Early puberty linked to the poverty trapJOHN DONEGAN/FAIRFAX NZ Early puberty has been linked to physical, behavioural and mental health issues post-childhood and is more likely to strike disadvantaged children. Early puberty is "profoundly" more likely to strike disadvantaged children than those from a wealthy home, new research has shown. She noted that the tie between poverty and early puberty was a relatively recent phenomenon; the opposite was observed in the 19th century. SUPPLIED Professor Melissa Wake says her study's findings highlight the importance of tackling the issues behind early puberty at a society-wide level. Childhood obesity has also been linked to early puberty.

Source: Stuff May 23, 2017 15:00 UTC