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. 1982 Jul;57(7):559–560. doi: 10.1136/adc.57.7.559

Prevalence of infant colic

David W Hide, Barry M Guyer
PMCID: PMC1627691  PMID: 7103552

Abstract

Colic affected 16% of 843 infants. It was not related to breast or cows' milk feeding. Increased prevalence was noted if cereals or solids had been introduced during the first 3 months of life and in infants from professional or skilled social groupings.

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