Why is the age cut off 12 years old for the use of most products without the approval of a doctor? It’s common to see products say to consult a doctor before giving to children under 12. Does your body go through some sort of physical maturity at that age?
In: Biology
Yes, and you are very familiar with it: puberty. At around the age of 12, the body changes drastically with increased hormone activity, as it rapidly approaches adulthood. The biggest problem with giving such drugs to children who haven’t reached puberty is that they can interfere with or delay its onset, stunting growth and resulting in life long issues.
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