During the Past Century,the Onset of Puberty Has Been Coming

question 67

Multiple Choice

During the past century,the onset of puberty has been coming at an earlier age in the United States and in some other countries.This is

• A) called a secular trend.
• B) apparently related to a higher standard of living.
• C) now leveling off.
• D) All of these

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