Importance The initial clinical sign of pubertal onset in girls is breast gland development
(thelarche). Although numerous studies have used recalled age at menarche (first …

Despite increasing global attention to adolescent health in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs), limited literature exists on the timing of pubertal development in these settings. This …

Background With the rise of the triple burden of malnutrition, the changing nutrition situation
in Sub-Saharan Africa may be associated with changes in pubertal timing of adolescents …

Background Early and delayed puberty are both associated with adverse health and
psychosocial outcomes. Objectives We assessed the impact of provision of small-quantity …

Background: Globally, there is a secular trend towards the reduced age for sexual maturity
and menarche. This study aimed to determine the current age and factors associated with …

Despite increasing global attention to adolescent health in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs), limited literature exists on the timing of pubertal development in these settings. This …