Menarcheal age in Turkey: Secular trend and socio-demographic correlates
ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY, vol.38, no.3, pp.345-353, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 38 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2011
- Doi Number: 10.3109/03014460.2011.552891
- Journal Name: ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.345-353
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Menarche is an important indicator for assessing the developmental status of pubertal girls. Despite its importance, there is no nationwide information on menarcheal age in Turkey.