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The Changing Face of Puberty: Why Girls Are Reaching Puberty Younger in the Last 50 Years

The Changing Face of Puberty: Why Girls Are Reaching Puberty Younger in the Last 50 Years

Puberty is one of the most significant milestones in a girl’s life, but in recent years, it seems to be arriving sooner than ever before. As girls as young as seven and eight experience early signs of puberty, parents and healthcare professionals alike are left wondering: what’s causing this shift? In the last 50 years, we’ve seen a marked decrease in the average age of puberty onset for girls, with numerous studies highlighting the connection between childhood obesity, exposure to...

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