Body mass index and age of menarche in young girls

• Main Authors: Dina Olivia (Author), Melda Deliana (Author), Supriatmo Supriatmo (Author), Hakimi Hakimi (Author), Siska Mayasari Lubis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Currently the age at onset of menarche is earlier than in the past. Nutritional status has an important role in the onset of menarche. Past studies have shO\vn an association between body mass index (BMI) in young girls and earlier onset of menarche. Objective To assess an association bet...