Factors associated with early menarche: results from the French Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study

• Main Authors: Vayssiere Christophe (Author), Ehlinger Virginie (Author), Gaudineau Adrien (Author), Jouret Beatrice (Author), Arnaud Catherine (Author), Godeau Emmanuelle (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Puberty is a transition period making physiological development a challenge adolescents have to face. Early pubertal development could be associated with higher risks of poor health. Our objective was to examine risk behaviours, phys...