Puberty Onset among Boys in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Background The ages of onset of pubertal characteristics are influenced by genetic, geographic, dietary and socioeconomic factors; however, due to lack of country-specific norms, clinicians in Saudi Arabia use Western estimates as standards of reference for local children. Aims The aim of the Riyadh...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Al Alwan, Naila Felimban, Yasmin Altwaijri, Hani Tamim, Angham Al Mutair, Mohamed Shoukh, Waleed Tamimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2010-01-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/CMPed.S4610