Journal of Armed Forces Medical College ( JAFMC )

Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Age at Menarche and Anthropometric Status of School Girls in Rangpur, Bangladesh1


Menarche is a key indicator in pubertal development. This is a biological and social measure of a girl’s healthy transition from childhood into adolescence or young adulthood. Menarche mainly depends on genetic and environmental factors.

 

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