Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure
Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure
www.sciencedaily.com Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure
Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with hormones in the body's endocrine system.
There has been an alarming trend toward early puberty in girls, suggesting the influence of chemicals in our environment. Early puberty is associated with an increased risk of psychosocial problems, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer.
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