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Why do african americans have a higher early puberty rate (50%) than whites (15%)?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Early puberty: I do not believe that the reason is known, although many researchers have studied this situation.
Answered 12/21/2014
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Early Puberty: Good question. Not sure it is entirely correct. We have seen a steady decline in age of menarche is females of all races one the last 2 generations. Thoughts have been it may be related to hormones present in animal food products commonly available such as milk and meat.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Genetics: Its known that african americans begin puberty earlier than other ethnic americans.
Answered 9/28/2016
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