Father absence linked to earlier puberty among certain girls

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 10:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Girls in homes without a biological father are more likely to hit puberty at an earlier age, according to a new study. The findings held only for girls in higher income households, and even after the girls' weight was taken into account.

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