Being overweight before puberty does no harm but weight gain after puberty increases the risk of heart disease in adolescent boys.
Precocious Puberty - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
The period of maturation of sexual and physical characteristics is known as puberty and when these bodily changes happen before time it is known as ‘precocious puberty’.
The period of maturation of sexual and physical characteristics is known as puberty and when these bodily changes happen before time it is known as ‘precocious puberty’.
‘The increased risks occur in boys when BMI increased by more than
seven BMI units during puberty and the risk of death due to
cardiovascular disease later in life increases by 22% for every BMI unit.
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Increased cardiovascular mortality was seen in boys with a
large increase in BMI during puberty, while there was no increased risk for
those who were overweight prior to puberty but whose BMI normalised during
puberty. Thus, excessive BMI increase during puberty seems unhealthy. The study evaluated the contribution of BMI during the two distinct developmental periods -- childhood and puberty for cardiovascular mortality in adult men.
"In this study, we show that a large increase in BMI during puberty is particularly important, while high BMI at age eight is not linked to increased risk of cardiovascular death," said Jenny Kindblom, Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Precocious Puberty in Vitamin D Deficient Girls
Recent studies have shown that besides strengthening bones, vitamin D also affects puberty. Deficiency of vitamin D can lead to early onset of puberty in young girls.
Recent studies have shown that besides strengthening bones, vitamin D also affects puberty. Deficiency of vitamin D can lead to early onset of puberty in young girls.
Parents must keep a watch on their kids to reduce excessive weight gain when they are around 13 years old and above. Involving in a sport, reduce the TV viewing time and avoiding high fat snacks in between meals does have an impact.
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Early Puberty May Be Caused by Gene Mutation
Scientists identify a gene mutation that may cause early puberty in children.
Scientists identify a gene mutation that may cause early puberty in children.
Primary Amenorrhea - Overview and History
Amenorrhea is a menstrual disorder in women indicating absence of menses. Menstruation signals womanhood, the gift of procreation, re-creation, and regeneration.
Amenorrhea is a menstrual disorder in women indicating absence of menses. Menstruation signals womanhood, the gift of procreation, re-creation, and regeneration.
