Height gap with parents, not genetics, determines onset of puberty -- Ben-Gurion U. study

(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) 'A child who hits puberty earlier than his peers, but at a time consistent with a parental height gap model, should be considered 'healthy',' Dr. Limony says. 'We believe having the ability to determine normal ranges more accurately will reduce the need for unnecessary diagnostic procedures and help doctors better explain the emergence of early- or late-onset puberty to concerned parents.'

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