Abstract:Background and aims: Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is the most common cause of mortality in children under five years of age in Iran. Its treatment and care costs a lot and if left untreated, can cause irreversible side effects. Identifying predictive factors are essential for proper prevention. This study aims to determine the personal, familial and social characteristics of infants with ARI.Methods: This descriptive study included 375 infants up to 12 months of age which covered 0.7% of all infants in Ra… Show more
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