It has been observed that kids these days are attaining puberty at an early stage. We spoke to Dr Santosh Kumar, paediatrician, and neonatologist at Motherhood Hospitals in Bengaluru, to understand the reasons behind it.
Health Condition
Certain health conditions can affect the pituitary gland and cause hormonal imbalances. It can be a leading cause of early puberty among kids.
Environmental Factors
Exposure to certain chemicals like pesticides, plastics and some cosmetics can disrupt hormonal balance.
Obesity
Obesity has been linked to early puberty in boys as well as girls. Fat increases levels of oestrogen which triggers puberty.
Sexual Content Exposure
Early exposure to sexual content can stimulate certain hormones that are responsible for triggering puberty in kids.
Stress
Chronic stress has been found to trigger changes in the body which have been linked to early puberty in children.
Nutrition
A diet loaded with junk food and processed sugar can cause hormonal imbalance which will lead to early signs of adolescence in kids.
Genetics
Genetics plays a huge role in deciding when your kid will experience puberty. If there is a family history of early adolescence, the child is likely to go through the same.
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