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Early puberty: a review on its role as a risk factor for metabolic and mental disorders

Yukun Sun, Haiyan Liu, Chunguang Mu, Peipei Liu, Changfu Hao, Yongjuan Xin

Frontiers in Pediatrics · 2024

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Accumulating evidence indicates that there is a trend of early puberty onset in humans. The early timing of puberty has raised concerns due to its association with significant negative health outcomes. However, overall impact and potential risk of early puberty remain uncertain. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive review of existing epidemiological studies to gain insights into the long-term adverse health effects associated with early puberty. Our objective was to provide a consolidated summary of these outcomes at a population level by considering studies that encompass various indicators of puberty. In all, early puberty has been identified as a potential risk factor for various metabolic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Children who experience

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Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3389/fped.2024.1326864
Catalogue ID
SNmoj1y6vn-fdeclt
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