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Puberty in WOMEN is most
Closely related to
the onset of?

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The more body fat a girl has, the earlier they go through puberty.” Some studies have shown that body weight, even as early as age 3, can predict a girl's chances of early puberty. One key link is a hormone known as leptin, which is produced by fat cells. In the brain, leptin reduces hunger and curbs appetite

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