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. 1982 Jul;57(7):559-60.
doi: 10.1136/adc.57.7.559.

Prevalence of infant colic

D W Hide, B M Guyer

Prevalence of infant colic

D W Hide et al. Arch Dis Child. 1982 Jul.

Abstract

Colic affected 16% of 843 infants. It was not related to breast or cows' milk feeding. Increased prevalence was noted if cereals or solids had been introduced during the first 3 months of life and in infants from professional or skilled social groupings.

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