[CTRL] Puberty Starting Younger - Caucasian Girls Now Average 9.7 Years
-Caveat Lector- Puberty Starting Younger - Caucasian Girls Now Average 9.7 Years http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010207/hl/puberty_young_1.html 2-9-1 WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) - Scientists have known for several years that girls and boys are reaching puberty earlier, but they still don't know why this is happening, or what the consequences might be, experts said at a forum here Monday. In 1997, a landmark study of 17,000 girls found that the average starting age of puberty had dipped a year from previous studies of Caucasian girls, to 9.7 years. African-American girls hit puberty even earlier, at an average age of about 8, said Marcia Herman-Giddens, principal author of that study and a professor at the University of North at Carolina Chapel Hill. Data on when puberty starts has been skimpy over the years--especially for African Americans. But, said Herman-Giddens, ``I'm confident that this trend is a real trend,'' adding that adolescence seems to be starting earlier and lasting longer in children worldwide. She is currently analyzing data on American boys. ``What we're seeing is a symptom of a very serious public health problem,'' said Herman-Giddens, noting that the long term physical and mental health impact of early puberty are not understood. Being obese or overweight, which has been associated with premature puberty, may be one potential cause. Others include genetics, low birthweight, poor diet, lack of activity, and surprisingly, an absentee father or a non-relative male in the house have also been offered as explanations. Scientists have also been exploring whether so-called ''endocrine disrupters''--a group of chemicals thought to interfere with hormonal function--might be spurring or delaying puberty, said Herman-Giddens. John Peterson Myers, director of the W. Alton Jones Foundation and author of a book on chemical contamination and fetal development, said some of these chemicals have retarded sexual development in rat fetuses. Among the most controversial of these chemicals are phthalate esters, which are found in toys, vinyl flooring, detergents, and cosmetics and lotions. The chemical and cosmetics industry says phthalates have been proven safe and that they have no role in causing early puberty. ``The science is not certain, but there is a plausible link,'' contends Myers.Diana Zuckerman, executive director of the National Center for Policy Research for Women Families, said she worries about the psychological impact of early puberty on young girls. Previous studies have shown that girls who develop at a young age begin dating earlier, have sex sooner, are subject to more psychological stress, more behavioral problems, and were more likely to drink and smoke, said Zuckerman. ``No matter what they look like, they are still little girls,'' she said. Zuckerman also added that early puberty places additional stress on parents who
Re: [CTRL] Puberty Starting Younger - Caucasian Girls Now Average 9.7 Years
-Caveat Lector- In a message dated 2/9/01 11:54:24 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ``What we're seeing is a symptom of a very serious public health problem,'' said Herman-Giddens, noting that the long term physical and mental health impact of early puberty are not understood. Hormones in meat and dairy. What else? (We're not allowed to have hormones in chicken in the USA, I'm pretty sure.) A few years ago, I saw a documentary about early puberty in Puerto - they suspected the hormones in chicken. Do medical people ever figure anything out? Sheesh. Samantha A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
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-Caveat Lector- On 10 Feb 01, at 1:29, Samantha L. wrote: Hormones in meat and dairy. What else? (We're not allowed to have hormones in chicken in the USA, I'm pretty sure.) A few years ago, I saw a documentary about early puberty in Puerto - they suspected the hormones in chicken. Do medical people ever figure anything out? Sheesh. No they are in the pocket of the pharma-pseudical industry. That is to say, many of the medicines they patent are false (pseudo). And the Bush family is right in the middle of it. Samantha ANOMALOUS IMAGES AND UFO FILES http://www.anomalous-images.com A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
