Author: Lisa Frack
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/06/puberty-is-tough-enough-wi…
Special to Enviroblog by Alex Formuzis, EWG Communications Director
Every child’s journey through puberty is different, but you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone describe the experience as “wonderful,” “awesome” or “let’s play two!”
A high-pitched, crackling voice, acne, a disproportionately large head and generally looking like a lurch could describe my own bout with the inevitable.
These days, puberty is starting earlier
And today, more and more young people are experiencing signs of puberty at earlier ages, particularly among girls. Some are beginning to develop breasts, pubic hair and see the first signs of their period as early as 6 years old. 6!! While most experts claim the cause is genetic, there is a growing body of science connecting these early physical and sexual changes to the environment: meaning a link between early, onset puberty and exposure to man-made pollutants.
New study shows link between BPA exposure and early puberty
Last week, a new study from…
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