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Joint model shows association of Mapuche genetic ancestry and longitudinal BMI with early menarche
2025-12-09
Abstract excerpt
The age at puberty onset varies greatly between individuals and ethnic populations, with significant health implications. Early menarche increases risk for breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, behavioral disorders, diabetes, and all-cause mortality. While genetic factors and higher body mass index (BMI) have been associated with earlier pubertal timing in girls, the effect of Native American genetic...
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- Literature Corpus work
- b52ca73d-aa63-5d70-b0b5-09823fe48c1c
- DOI
- 10.64898/2025.12.04.692408
