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Study: Girls Entering Puberty Earlier

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The age of puberty is declining for girls, with the percent of girls developing breasts by age 7 much higher than in years past, according to a new study.

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Earlier puberty challenging for U.S. girls - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “DALLAS, May 11 (UPI) -- Studies show U.S. girls are reaching puberty sooner, as young as age 7, but a Dallas pediatric gynecologist says some girls may not be emotionally ready for it. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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nydailynews.com — “According to a study from Pediatrics, about 15% of American girls now enter puberty by age 7. For African-American girls, that statistic is even higher, with 23% hitting puberty at the same age.View full resource at nydailynews.com

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Menstruating at age 7? Docs baffled why girls going through puberty earlier, getting periods younger - New York Daily News

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Absence of Father Linked to Earlier Puberty | Psych Central News

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Early Female Puberty Linked To Absent Biological Father - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “A girl whose biological father does not live in her household has a higher chance of entering puberty earlier than her peers, say researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, in an article published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The investigators report that the absence of a biological father in the household predicted earlier pubic hair and breast development - the association was only detected in higher income families. Even after such factors as the girl's bodyweight were cView full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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parentingpink.com — “A new study from the journal Pediatrics finds that girls are beginning to develop breasts at the early age of 7 or 8. These results support the findings of a 1997 study that noted puberty beginning in girls at the age of 7 or 8. But why are our children starting puberty so much earlier? Evidence indicates that the increasing rates of obesity play a major role.View full resource at parentingpink.com

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