Early Menarche is a Risk Factor for Short Stature in Young Korean Females: An Epidemiologic Study

Objective:To assess the association between age at menarche and adult height [and body mass index (BMI)] in young Korean females and also to investigate whether early menarche (<12 years) is a risk factor for short stature and obesity in young Korean females.Methods:Data on 1148 females aged 18-3...

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Published in:	JCRPE
Main Authors:	Sol Kang, Yoon Mo Kim, Jun Ah Lee, Dong Ho Kim, Jung Sub Lim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Society 2019-09-01
Subjects:	Early menarche short stature adult height obesity KNHANES
Online Access:	http://www.jcrpe.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/early-menarche-is-a-risk-factor-for-short-stature-/21235