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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“In 1860 it started around 16.8”

No it didn’t lmao. Not even close.

It has been starting earlier and earlier (mainly due to better nutrition), but 16.8 years old as an average in the 1860’s is laughable.

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