The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls increased during the Covid-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less physical activity, .
The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic was most likely due to obesity - increased screen time and less physical activity. Precocious puberty is when children s bodies begin to change into adult bodies too soon.
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls increased during the
The number of girls starting puberty early soared during the pandemic. Researchers suggested the rise could be due to stress or reduced physical activity.