Corona effect in children causes puzzles: puberty begins prematurely. The coronavirus pandemic is having an effect on children.
Puberty has been occurring earlier for decades. However, the average age at menstruation has hardly changed in the past 50 years. It remains unclear at first whether the effect will disappear once the corona pandemic subsides. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.