Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed as well as in developing countries. According to WHO data, an increasing number of low- and middle-income countries are now facing the "double burden" of obesity and overweightness. This problem is increasing aggressively in urban settings. This rise has occurred similarly among boys and girls. In 2016, 18% of girls and 19% of boys were overweight. In comparison, two data illustrate the pandemic s...

Introduction: Puberty is a crucial period, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood with significant physical and psychological changes. (1) In girls, when puberty begins before the age of eight, it is considered precocious. (2) While multiple factors influence individual differences in pubertal timing, the interactions between hormones and nutrition during critical growth periods, like puberty, are crucial. (3) Girls with a higher BMI experienced early menarche comp...