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Trends in pubertal development in Europe.

S M de Muinich Keizer1, D Mul

  • 1Erasmus University Medical Centre/Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. demuinckkeizer@alkg.azr.nl

Human Reproduction Update
|June 8, 2001
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Summary

Secular trends show puberty onset and menarcheal age are decreasing in Europe, likely due to environmental factors. Dutch growth surveys track these changes over 45 years, exploring nutrient influences on development.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric endocrinology
  • Human growth and development
  • Public health indicators

Background:

  • Secular changes in growth and maturation reflect socio-economic and health status.
  • Decreasing age of puberty onset and menarcheal age observed across European countries.
  • Puberty duration may also be decreasing, though data is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess secular trends in pubertal development using Dutch nationwide growth surveys.
  • To investigate the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to secular changes.
  • To discuss the potential role of estrogen-like substances in nutrients on growth and maturation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of four Dutch nationwide growth surveys spanning 45 years.
  • Assessment of secular trends in pubertal onset, menarcheal age, and puberty duration.
  • Review of contributing genetic and environmental factors, including dietary substances.

Main Results:

  • Dutch growth surveys provide data on secular trends in pubertal development over 45 years.
  • Environmental factors are identified as the primary drivers of secular changes.
  • Emerging research highlights substances with estrogen-like actions in nutrients.

Conclusions:

  • Secular changes in growth and maturation are significant indicators of population health.
  • Environmental factors, potentially including dietary components, play a crucial role in pubertal timing.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the impact of estrogen-like substances on development.

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