Why puberty starts earlier nowadays?

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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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Anonymous 0 Comments

Body fat %.

A female needs X % of body fat to begin puberty. Age isn’t a determinant factor.

There are many studies showing the impact of increased body fat on puberty, including the age at which puberty begins.

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