Secondary Sexual Characteristics in Boys: Data From the Pediatric Research in Office Settings Network

E. Herman‐Giddens, Marcia; Steffes, Jennifer; Harris, Donna; J. Slora, Eric; A. Hussey, Michael; A. Dowshen, Steven; C. Wasserman, Richard; R. Serwint, Janet; C. Smitherman, Lynn; O. Reiter, Edward

doi:10.1542/peds.2011-3291

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Secondary Sexual Characteristics in Boys: Data From the Pediatric Research in Office Settings Network

Published in PEDIATRICS • Oct 21, 2012

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Marcia E. Herman‐Giddens

Jennifer Steffes

Donna Harris

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Data from racially and ethnically diverse US boys are needed to determine ages of onset of secondary sexual characteristics and examine secular trends. Current international studies suggest earlier puberty in boys than previous studies, following recent trend in girls. METHODS: Two hundr...

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Pubic hair

Medicine

Demography

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