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South African Medical Journal - Volume 27, Issue 16, April 1953
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Volume 27, Issue 16, April 1953
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Birth weights of South African babies : observations on some of the factors affecting these weights
Source: South African Medical Journal 27, pp 317 –320 (1953)More LessBirth weights of South African babies were studied with reference to race, sex, incidence of prematurity, rank, age of mother and season of birth. 1. The mean birth weights were: European: 7.47 lb. Bantu: 6.77 lb. Coloured: 6.85 lb. Indian: 6.46 lb. 2. The incidence of prematurity was: European: 4.2% Bantu: 11.5% Coloured: 9.6%, Indian: 18.3% 3. Boys are heavier than girls at birth. 4. Birth weight increases with increasing rank up to 4+. 5. The effect of age of mother on birth weight is different for the racial groups. Increasing age produces a lower birth weight in Europeans and on the whole a higher birth weight for non-Europeans. 6. Seasonal variation in birth weight is only apparent in the higher birth ranks. It is more marked in girls than in boys, and in Indians than in the other races. Where the differences were significant, heavier babies were born in the summer months. It is suggested that sex and rank are very strong factors affecting birth weight in all races, and remain relatively unaffected by differences in socio-economic status and culture. The mean birth weights themselves, the incidence of prematurity, the seasonal variation and the effect of age of mother are all influenced by economics, nutrition and the cultural habits of the populations studied.
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Tabes dorsalis in the Bantu : report of a case
Author I. Keeley, K.J. & TaylorSource: South African Medical Journal 27, pp 323 –324 (1953)More LessTabes dorsalis in a pure-blooded Shangaan is descriptionbed. It is hoped that further reports may be forthcoming to demonstrate the incidence of this condition in the Bantu.
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The management of renal tuberculosis
Author Charles MarksSource: South African Medical Journal 27, pp 325 –326 (1953)More LessThe pathology and mode of investigation of renal tuberculosis are discussed. The role of antibiotics is considered. The surgical treatment is discussed.
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Bilharzial dilatation of the ureter : a report on three cases
Author R.M. Gelfand, M. & HoneySource: South African Medical Journal 27, pp 326 –329 (1953)More Less
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The South African Medical and Dental Council
Source: South African Medical Journal 27, pp 331 –335 (1953)More Less