| Infant head molding: a cultural practice. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9443706 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Our research indicates that infant head molding, the application of pressure or bindings to cranial bones to alter their shapes, is prevalent among various Caribbean, Latino, European, African American, Asian, and Native American groups. The data emerged during a cross-cultural anthropological study of child care practices. The documentation of the practice of intentional infant cranial molding, specifically during the first year after birth, has far-reaching implications, particularly for those medical personnel assessing children with dysmorphic crania suggestive of idiopathic craniosynostosis and craniostenosis. |
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Authors:
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E FitzSimmons; J H Prost; S Peniston |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of family medicine Volume: 7 ISSN: 1063-3987 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Fam Med Publication Date: 1998 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-02-04 Completed Date: 1998-02-04 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9300357 Medline TA: Arch Fam Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 88-90 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anthropology, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 60607, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Anthropology Beauty Culture* Female Head* Health Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Intelligence Male Middle Aged Skull* |
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