Earlier onset of puberty in girls linked to obesity

Monday, November 4, 2013 - 11:00 in Psychology & Sociology

New research shows obesity is the largest predictor of earlier onset puberty in girls, which is affecting white girls much sooner than previously reported. Published online Nov. 4, the multi-institutional study strengthens a growing body of research documenting the earlier onset of puberty in girls of all races.

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