Associations between infant growth and pubertal onset timing in a multiethnic prospective cohort of girls

Associations between infant growth and pubertal onset timing in a multiethnic prospective cohort of girls

Abstract Background Early puberty increases risk of adverse health conditions throughout the life course. US girls are experiencing earlier puberty without clear reasons. Studies suggest early life factors, such as infant growth, may influence pubertal timing. We assessed the associations between in...

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Main Authors: Sara Aghaee, Charles P. Quesenberry, Julianna Deardorff, Lawrence H. Kushi, Louise C. Greenspan, Assiamira Ferrara, Ai Kubo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Adolescent health
Infant development
Childhood overweight
Puberty
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03242-0

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