I’ve seen a study which found that the age of puberty (especially female puberty) is dropping rapidly. In 1860 it started around 16.8 and in 2010 it was 10.8. Why is that? Is there any explanation?
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The conspiracy side of me wants to wave the finger at endocrine disruptors (such as polychlorinated biphenyls, phthalates, pesticides and dioxins) in ever increasing prevalence in our environment and food. Also hormones in cows. I have to wonder if there is some link there.
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