Precocious puberty traced to exposure to drugs in hormone-laden products. What's going on? Although scientists have yet to prove definitive causes, many suspect that hormone-mimicking chemicals, obesity and stress all contribute to precocious puberty. The chemicals, often called endocrine disruptors, are of particular concern because they're everywhere -- in food, water, personal-care products, some plastics and many consumer goods.A growing body of evidence suggests that these and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals can interfere with sexual development...
Kids these days are reaching puberty up to a year earlier than in previous generations, with some children showing signs of sexual development as young as age 3 and boys showed signs of sexual development by age 8.. I
n extreme cases, girls are budding breasts before they've even learned to read. Researchers call this phenomenon "precocious puberty," which some say is on the rise.
n extreme cases, girls are budding breasts before they've even learned to read. Researchers call this phenomenon "precocious puberty," which some say is on the rise.
Haase Comments - While I have discussed the "disturbing topic" five years... the EPA has for 10... Now maybe someone will listen and take action with the NY times running this piece. While many only hope, a few take action...