Body Mass Index and Sexual Maturation in Adolescent Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia

Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is associated with delayed sexual maturation. The Body Mass Index (BMI) or Quetelets Index is closely linked to events of puberty in normal children. We have so far, found no reports on studies on the relationship between BMI and puberty in patients with SCA....

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Published in:	Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
Main Authors:	Ozigbo CJ, Nkanginieme KEO
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Paediatric Association of Nigeria 2024-07-01
Subjects:	sexual maturation puberty sickle cell anaemia body mass index sex maturity ratings
Online Access:	https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/660