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GMJ News > GMJ Briefs > Key Finding: Early and Late Puberty in Boys May Signal Future Health Risks, Research Shows

Key Finding: Early and Late Puberty in Boys May Signal Future Health Risks, Research Shows

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Last updated: 25/06/2026 00:08
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Chart showing research gap between male and female puberty studies
New research reveals that the timing of puberty in boys may predict long-term health risks, yet remains dramatically understudied compared to female puberty research. Early and late pubertal onset could signal future cardiovascular and metabolic complications. — Photo: DIEGO SÁNCHEZ / Pexels
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Male puberty research receives 3x less attention than female puberty studies, creating significant knowledge gaps in adolescent health. Boys experiencing early puberty show 40% higher rates of metabolic syndrome by age 30.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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