Early puberty – a natural trend or a public health issue?
Puberty is a complex developmental biological process during which the reproductive system matures and secondary sexual characteristics develop, normally beginning between the ages of 8 and 13 in girls and between 9 and 14 in boys. However, in recent times a trend of earlier onset of puberty has been observed. The question arises whether early maturation represents a natural trend or a serious public health problem with long-term consequences.
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