Under What Conditions Does a Short-Term Illness Contracted During Early

question 306

Multiple Choice

Under what conditions does a short-term illness contracted during early childhood have the potential to significantly disturb a child's growth rate?

• A) Under all conditions
• B) If the child is poorly nourished
• C) If the child is younger than preschool age
• D) Under no conditions

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