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There is a secular trend for earlier pubertal timing among Swedish boys

Earlier Puberty in Swedish Boys Only Partially Due to Higher BMI

Trend from 1947 to 1996 partially explained by increasing childhood body mass index
Older genetically predicted age at puberty is associated with reduced odds of multiple sclerosis

Older Age at Puberty Linked to Lower Odds of Multiple Sclerosis

After adjustment for effects on adult BMI, correlation between age at puberty with MS was attenuated
Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impact the timing of puberty in children

Exposure to Phthalates May Impact Timing of Puberty in Girls

Earlier breast development, pubic hair development, menarche with methyl paraben exposure
As part of the Choosing Wisely campaign

AAP Releases List of Often-Unnecessary Tests

Tests in response to short height, signs of early puberty may not be needed in healthy children
Girls with early pubertal development may be more vulnerable to abuse from a boyfriend

Early Puberty in Girls May Be Risk Factor for Physical, Sexual Abuse

30 percent of study group said they'd experienced some kind of physical or verbal dating abuse
Children who develop certain signs of puberty at an early age are commonly referred to specialists for an evaluation

Early Sexual Maturation Doesn’t Always Signal Onset of Puberty

Report serves as guide to discerning need for referral versus observation