ArticleIndian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Age of Puberty Onset among Healthy Schoolgirls in North Karnataka: A Cross Sectional Study.
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Introduction: Menarche, a critical milestone in adolescent development, is influenced by genetic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle factors. While global trends indicate a secular decline in menarcheal age, region-specific data, particularly from North Karnataka, remain limited. This study estimates the age of menarche among adolescent schoolgirls in urban and rural areas of Belagavi, Karnataka, and explores the factors contributing to the occurrence of early menarche. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,150 schoolgirls aged 12-16, equally distributed across urban and rural areas. Data on demographics, lifestyle factors, and pubertal milestones were collected via structured questionnaires. Anthropometric measurements were recorded, and body mass index (BMI) was classified using the Indian Academy of Pediatrics BMI growth chart for girls. Statistical analyses included t-tests, Analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation. Results: The mean age at menarche was 12.15 years (95% confidence interval: 10.37-13.93), while the mean age at thelarche was 10.04 years (95% CI: 8.24-11.84). Overweight and obese girls exhibited significantly earlier thelarche and menarche compared to their normal-weight and underweight peers ( Conclusion: The mean menarcheal age in our study was 12.15 years (10.37-13.93) and the mean thelarcheal age was 10.04 years (8.24-11.84). BMI was identified as a significant factor influencing earlier puberty.
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