It is also referred to as marasmus.
Best Wishes.  Gene Walker
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From: "Hank Cetola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: infant mortality


> Does anyone remember the name of the syndrome in which institutionalized
> babies were dying due to lack of body contact.  They were fed and kept
> clean but not held.  When they were then held and rocked for a few hours
> per day the mortality rate dropped.  I think it relates to Harlow's
> studies on contact comfort.
> 
> Hank Cetola
> Adrian College
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