Study finds young Thais hitting puberty sooner

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Health Promotion Foundation has found Thai girls are entering puberty at an increasingly early age with the average age now being 11 years old and the youngest cases at 7, posing risks to their growth and health as well as the possibility for unwanted pregnancy.

 

The foundation recently completed a study into puberty among Thai youth and its effects on the mind and body.

 

A representative of the College of Population Studies from Chulalongkorn University reported that the study found Thai children were entering into puberty at a progressively earlier age than before. Out of 8,000 children studied, menstruation among female subjects began as early as 7 years of age with the latest at 16. The average age was 11 years. The early onset of puberty resulted in a stunting of growth with many of the girls not reaching their optimal genetic height and others ceasing to grow at the age of 13. Physicians involved in the study noted that earlier development of breasts among children could also put them at greater risk of breast cancer. They also pointed out the risk of emotional trauma, as the fast development made many of the children feel isolated. In some cases, the girls became victims of sexual molestation as they were unequipped to safeguard themselves. A lack of sexual knowledge also led some to becoming teenage mothers.

 

Director of the foundation’s Youth and Family Health Support Office Nattaya Boonpakdee, says the trend is due to genetic and behavioral changes, the consumption of processed foods and supplements and the use of cosmetic pharmaceuticals. It is hoped the findings will lead to policies relevant to child health as well as a push against sexual predation and teen pregnancy.

 

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Hmm. I wonder where they could have got that from

10 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Hmm. I wonder where they could have got that from

 

That delicious food enhancer they can't resist................Paraquat! 

It's also the massive hormones injected in the livestock they eat as meat (a worldwide issue).

Increased fat content in the diet.  

Puberty sooner ..... adulthood later

 

(except for the current brave protestors)

When a girl's body reaches 17% body fat it is suggested that puberty begins? Physical fitness and proper diet should solve the problem but who can deny our little empresses? "Nature", part of the problem, part of the solution!

 

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

posing risks to their growth and health as well as the possibility for unwanted pregnancy.

Where is the problem ?

To get unwanted pregnancy OR to have sex at 11 years ?

 

Only me shocking ?

It's the diet. Subsisting on sticky rice is not same as stuffing the face with sugary processed foods full of who knows what.

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

A lack of sexual knowledge also led some to becoming teenage mothers.

I would suggest that figures in in the thousands.

10 hours ago, PatOngo said:

 

That delicious food enhancer they can't resist................Paraquat! 

did you know its been banned for awhiles

Piping hot soup, drinks, meals delivered in plastic bags, microwavable food products in plastic containers served at 711, etc etc. contain BPA, a chemical that mimics the sex hormone estrogen.

10 hours ago, PatOngo said:

 

That delicious food enhancer they can't resist................Paraquat! 

could be MSG as well

11 minutes ago, nursebob said:

could be MSG as well

Don't forget the MSG, an absolute necessity in every dish...... 

It's in their jeans

The answer lies in the soil.

I have noticed that schoolgirls seem to be developing breasts at a younger age these days 

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

It's in their jeans

What good that is . They Will take them Off .????

1 hour ago, CorpusChristie said:

I have noticed that schoolgirls seem to be developing breasts at a younger age these days 

 

Stop noticing that... it may be illegal....  ????

2 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

 

Stop noticing that... it may be illegal....  ????

Not even remotely funny.

10 hours ago, portlandtree said:

did you know its been banned for awhiles

Tentatively! Hypothetically!

Dont mind me..Im just waiting for Britman      ????

It's been rumoured that plastics confuse our bodies and make kids go into puberty much quicker now.  It's not just Thai kids.

What's with these revolting old men joking about young kids and their bodies?  Why is this tolerated?  

I haven't seen any pregnant 11 year olds around here...yet.  Plenty of 14, 15 and 16 year olds with baby bulges.  

But it's not a new thing.  There are plenty of early 20's girls with 3 or 4 kids.  

 

But I agree that the introduction of Western food has increased the fat levels of some kids way past what it should be.  Obesity is a growing problem.

1 hour ago, Grumpy John said:

I haven't seen any pregnant 11 year olds around here...yet.  Plenty of 14, 15 and 16 year olds with baby bulges.  

But it's not a new thing.  There are plenty of early 20's girls with 3 or 4 kids.  

 

But I agree that the introduction of Western food has increased the fat levels of some kids way past what it should be.  Obesity is a growing problem.

Where I live just need to go in 7/11 early morning see the kids buying junk food I guess they have to much money down here in Phuket 

21 hours ago, bloodyholly said:

Puberty sooner ..... adulthood later

 

(except for the current brave protestors)

Nominating for contender for post of the year. 

Study finds young Thais hitting puberty sooner

 

But their teachers are not able to give them a good sex education.

 

One of the fundamental things on earth.

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, teacherclaire said:

But their teachers are not able to give them a good sex education.

 

Good education would help

Old news. Hormones given to live stock has been know about, for a decade to cause early puberty. Oh sorry forgot where i was.

4 hours ago, Grumpy John said:

I haven't seen any pregnant 11 year olds around here...yet.  Plenty of 14, 15 and 16 year olds with baby bulges.  

But it's not a new thing.  There are plenty of early 20's girls with 3 or 4 kids.  

 

But I agree that the introduction of Western food has increased the fat levels of some kids way past what it should be.  Obesity is a growing problem.

In the prathom (primary) school I used to teach at there would be a few pregnancies each year, almost invariably caused by family members, who should ideally be protecting the girls.