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

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
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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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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 puberty could increase cardiovascular disease risk, while late onset may affect bone health. More research needed to address this critical knowledge gap.

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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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