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An increased number of girls are going through premature sexual development amid the pandemic

Covid-19 pandemic linked to early onset of puberty in some girls

17 September 2022

Several studies suggest that the number of girls starting puberty early has more than doubled amid the coronavirus outbreak - and experts are unsure exactly why

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Covid-19 pandemic linked to early onset of puberty in some girls

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