Timing of pubertal growth and menarche in indigenous Qom girls of Argentina

Background: Pubertal timing is in part mediated by environmental factors, with greater energy availability often associated with earlier or more rapid development. Many indigenous populations are undergoing socioeconomic change that may affect pubertal development and related health risks, necessita...

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Main Authors: Melanie A. Martin, Claudia Valeggia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-05-01
Series:Annals of Human Biology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2018.1486455