Impact of pubertal timing and socioeconomic status on adult height and body proportions in Igbo ethnicity
Obaje Godwin Sunday,
Ada Obi Elsie
Abstract:ObjectivesAge at menarche is a marker of pubertal timing that may influence adult height and body proportions. Previous studies have shown that socioeconomic status can affect age at menarche and growth patterns in different populations. This study aims to examine the associations between age at menarche, socioeconomic status, height, and leg length in a sample of Igbo ethnicity.MethodsThe study used data from questionnaires and anthropometric measurements of 300 female students aged 18–25 years. Study tested … Show more
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