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Secondary Sexual Characteristics in Boys: Data From the Pediatric Research in Office Settings Network [1]
['Herman-Giddens', 'Marcia E.', 'Departments Of Maternal', 'Child Health', 'Steffes', 'Pediatric Research In Office Settings', 'Department Of Research', 'American Academy Of Pediatrics', 'Elk Grove Village', 'Illinois']
Date: 2012-11-01
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 hundred and twelve practitioners collected Tanner stage and testicular volume data on 4131 boys seen for well-child care in 144 pediatric offices across the United States. Data were analyzed for prevalence and mean ages of onset of sexual maturity markers.
RESULTS: Mean ages for onset of Tanner 2 genital development for non-Hispanic white, African American, and Hispanic boys were 10.14, 9.14, and 10.04 years and for stage 2 pubic hair, 11.47, 10.25, and 11.43 years respectively. Mean years for achieving testicular volumes of ≥3 mL were 9.95 for white, 9.71 for African American, and 9.63 for Hispanic boys; and for ≥4 mL were 11.46, 11.75, and 11.29 respectively. African American boys showed earlier (P < .0001) mean ages for stage 2 to 4 genital development and stage 2 to 4 pubic hair than white and Hispanic boys. No statistical differences were observed between white and Hispanic boys.
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https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/130/5/e1058/32411/Secondary-Sexual-Characteristics-in-Boys-Data-From?redirectedFrom=fulltext
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