NewsVoir Mumbai Maharashtra [India] May 20 India leading feminine-care brand Whisper from the house of Procter Gamble is raising awareness about - the early onset of menstruation among young girls - as part of the fifth edition of its KeepGirlsInSchool KGIS movement With girls starting periods as early as 8 years of age the need to create awareness early on is crucial as 26 million girls can be at the risk of dropping out of school without period education and access to period products Studies have found that one out of five girls could be dropping out of school due to lack of period education and access to period products In India today girls as young as 8 years of age are beginning their menstrual cycle as per several reports and so are at a higher risk of dropping out from school due to lack of period education This could lead to escalation in absenteeism and increased drop out rate if they do not learn and are made aware at the right time Whisper is at the forefront of educating
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