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Research identifies causes contributing to poor development of over 200 million children worldwide
03-05-2007 · EurekAlert!Inadequate intellectual stimulation and poor nutrition, especially iodine and iron deficiencies, are likely to blame for hindering more than 200 million children in developing countries from meeting their full potential, says a Purdue University researcher.
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