hrp0082p2-d1-539 | Puberty and Neuroendocrinology | ESPE2014

Dramatic Rise in the Prevalence of Precocious Puberty in Girls Over the Past 20 Years in the South of France

Gaspari Laura , Morcrette Emilie , Jeandel Claire , Vale Fabienne Dalla , Paris Francoise , Sultan Charles

Background: Epidemiological evidence in Europe indicates the increasing prevalence of premature puberty, especially in girls. This may be attributed to in utero and early-life exposure to environmental estrogen-like compounds present in pesticides, plastics (bisphenol A, phtalates …) and beauty products.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of premature thelarche (PT) and central precocious puberty (C...