Study: No long-term risk in girls' early puberty

June 3, 2010

However, scientists did find depression may be somewhat more likely among such girls. In fact, in a small group of these girls, early maturers were 3 times more likely to be depressed as young adults.

Scientists reporting in the American Journal of Psychiatry say the findings offer opportunities for identifying and helping these girls.

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