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Puberty is a critical period of human development, and its timing has significant implications for adolescent health and future well-being. Recent global trends indicate a secular decline in the age of pubertal onset, particularly in girls. This study investigates the current trends in the age of pubertal onset among adolescent girls in Fergana Region, Uzbekistan.
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