Early-Onset Puberty falls under the Other category.

Early-Onset Puberty

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Puberty is a complex transitional phase in children that involves growth acceleration and development of secondary sexual characteristics. When these changes occur before age 8 in girls or age 9 in boys, it’s considered early onset puberty.

Early-Onset Puberty falls under the Other category.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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The association between a healthy lifestyle and early-onset puberty

In this prospective cohort study, a healthy lifestyle was associated with a reduced risk of early onset of puberty in boys with a normal-weight BMI, but not in boys with an overweight or obese BMI or in girls.