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Association of screen exposure/sedentary behavior and precocious puberty/early puberty
Xinyu Wu1,2, Lingmei Wang1, Peng Xue3,4
1Department of Endocrinology, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Group, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Frontiers in Pediatrics
|October 8, 2024
Summary
Excessive sedentary behavior increases the risk of early puberty in children, particularly girls. Screen time did not show a significant association with early development or precocious puberty in this study.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric endocrinology
- Child development
- Public health
Background:
- Increasing screen time and sedentary behavior in children pose health risks.
- Previous research suggests potential links between lifestyle factors and early development.
- Understanding these associations is crucial for child health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of screen exposure and sedentary behavior on precocious puberty and early development in children.
- To identify potential risk factors for early pubertal development.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 3,560 school children in Qufu City, Shandong province.
- Data collected via physical examinations and health questionnaires in October 2019.
- Logistic regression analysis used to assess associations after adjusting for confounders.
Main Results:
- Sedentary time was identified as a risk factor for precocious puberty and early development in girls (OR=1.428, 95% CI=1.087-1.876) before adjustment.
- No significant association was found between screen exposure and early puberty or development in either girls or boys.
Conclusions:
- Excessive sedentary behavior is linked to an increased risk of early puberty, especially in girls.
- Screen exposure did not show a significant association with early puberty or development.
- Further longitudinal studies are recommended to establish causality.
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