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J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2015; 7(3): 235-237 | DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.2007
2University Of Michigan Faculty Of Medicine, Child Health Evaluation And Research (Chear) Unit, Division Of General Pediatrics, Michigan, United States Of America
Relationship Between Timing of Peak Height Velocity and Pubertal Staging in Boys and Girls
Andrea Granados1, Achamyeleh Gebremariam2, Joyce M. Lee21University Of Michigan Faculty Of Medicine, Department Of Pediatric Endocrinology, Michigan, United States Of America2University Of Michigan Faculty Of Medicine, Child Health Evaluation And Research (Chear) Unit, Division Of General Pediatrics, Michigan, United States Of America
Growth and pubertal development are important health markers. We used the data of a longitudinal growth study on a contemporary sample of US youth to examine the relationship between peak height velocity (PHV) and Tanner staging. We observed a substantial variability in the timing of PHV across Tanner stages, which is an important consideration for clinicians when assessing growth.
Keywords: peak height velocity,pubertal staging,growth spurt,adolescent growthAndrea Granados, Achamyeleh Gebremariam, Joyce M. Lee. Relationship Between Timing of Peak Height Velocity and Pubertal Staging in Boys and Girls. J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2015; 7(3): 235-237
Manuscript Language: English
Manuscript Language: English
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