Aflatoxin B1 level in relation to child's feeding and growth.

Objective: To study the influence of sociological factors, breast feeding and weaning on aflatoxin exposure in children as well as to determine the effect of aflatoxin exposure on child's growth.

Methods: A questionnaire, administered to the mothers of forty-six children, obtained information on the child's age, sex, residence, feeding, weaning and general health status. Maternal parity, education and occupation were also collected.