The study analyzed approximately 500,000 individuals in Britain, finding the time of puberty has a significant impact of individuals’ health later in life.
The study classified those women who had their periods before age eight to 11 as early, and those having their periods between ages 15 to 19 as late.
1. Of the men in the study, 4.3 percent stated they were “relatively young” when their voices broke with 5.9 percent reported being “relatively older” when their voices broke. The remaining majority reported being of a normal age.
2. Those individuals who experienced puberty at an early age had increased risks for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease in both men and women.
3. Findings also revealed those women undergoing puberty later had higher risks for low intelligence, asthma, poor overall health and poor sleeping habits.
4. Previously, the connection between health and puberty was attributed to weight and obesity. New research discounts this link with findings indicating men and women of a normal weight who go through puberty early may carry the same risks.
5. Early or late puberty in men or women was associated with higher risks for 48 adverse outcomes compared to the average group. The range consisted of cardio-metabolic, gynecological/obstetric, musculoskeletal, neuro-cognitive and gastrointestinal categories.
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