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Age at Menarche in Relation to BMI. Data from the Hellenic Action Plan for the Assessment, Prevention and Treatment for Childhood Obesity

Vlachopapadopoulou Elpis , Karachaliou Fotini-Eleni , Psaltopoulou Theodora , Koutsouki Dimitra , Manios Yannis , Bogdanis Grigoris , Karagianni Vileelmini , Michalacos Stefanos

Background: A secular trend towards earlier menarche has been observed.Objective and hypotheses: The correlation of age at menarche with the BMI as well as the maternal age at menarche and their BMI.Method: This is a cross-sectional study conducted from October 2012December 2013. A pre-selected, representative elementary and high school cohort was derived, using stratification and PPS methodology. Parents responded to questio...

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Age at Menarche in Relation to BMI. Data from the Hellenic Action Plan for the Assessment, Prevention and Treatment for Childhood Obesity

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