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Low birth weight linked to early onset of puberty
Experts have gathered more evidence on the link between low birth weight and youngsters reaching puberty at an early age.
Those who gain weight rapidly in their first two years of life are also more likely to reach puberty early, they said.
The latest study, from scientists at the Research Institute of Child Nutrition in Dortmund, Germany, followed 215 boys and girls from infancy to the age of 13.
They found that those weighing between 2.5kg and 3kg at birth started their puberty growth spurt around seven months earlier than babies who were heavier.
Meanwhile, those who gained weight quickly in the first two years of life started their growth spurt four months earlier than those who had put on weight at a normal rate. Children who had a combination of low birth weight and rapid weight gain were also at risk.
The study was funded by the World Cancer Research Fund and published in this month's American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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