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impe0096fc15.3 | Puberty and Pituitary | IMPE2023

The critical BMI hypothesis for puberty initiation and the gender prevalence difference: evidence from an epidemiological survey in Beijing, China

Liu Meijuan , Cao Bingyan , Luo Qipeng , Wang Qiao , Liu Min , Liang Xuejun , Wu Di , Li Wenjing , Su Chang , Chen Jiajia , Gong Chunxiu

Background: Although previous studies suggested that there is a certain level of body fat mass before puberty can be initiated, most studies have focused on girls.Objective: To investigate the relationship between precocious puberty and physical growth in school-aged children in Beijing, China.Methods: 7590 Chinese children (3591 girls and 3999 boys) aged 6–11 years were recr...

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The critical BMI hypothesis for puberty initiation and the gender prevalence difference: evidence from an epidemiological survey in Beijing, China

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