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Age of pubertal onset affects the intensity and duration of pubertal growth peak but not final height

Authors :
Vizmanos, Barbara
Marti-Henneberg, Carlos
Cliville, Rosa
Moreno, Aurelia
Fernandez-Ballart, J.
Source :
American Journal of Human Biology. May-June, 2001, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p409, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This article examines the affects of the rhythm of maturation on the duration and intensity of height growth during puberty among both girls and boys, using longitudinal clinical follow-ups. Results found that late maturers were taller than early ones during puberty, but final height depending on age of onset did not differ in either sex.

Details

ISSN :
10420533
Volume :
13
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Human Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.79868100