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A healthier diet could influence when Thai girls reach menarche, new research suggests. The study indicates that eating a nutrient-rich, low-inflammatory diet may reduce the risk of early puberty. This finding matters for families, teachers, and health professionals in Thailand, where earlier puberty is linked to long-term health challenges such as higher risks of breast cancer, metabolic disorders, and mental health concerns.

Around the world, girls are entering puberty earlier than in past generations. In Thailand, educators and health officials have noticed the shift and its potential impact on young girls’ emotional well-being. Early menstruation has been associated with heightened risks for chronic diseases in adulthood, including cardiovascular conditions, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, according to research compiled by global health authorities and Thai public health data.

Childhood nutrition could play a powerful role in when Thai girls experience their first period, with new research revealing that a healthier diet may significantly reduce the risk of early menstruation. This development is especially significant for families and educators in Thailand, as earlier onset of menstruation—or menarche—is linked to increased health risks later in life, including heightened breast cancer risk, metabolic disorders, and psychological challenges.

Across the globe, girls are beginning their periods at younger ages than in previous generations. In Thailand, this shift has not gone unnoticed. Health officials and school counselors have observed similar trends, raising concerns about the long-term health impacts and the additional emotional burden placed on young girls, who must navigate adolescence sooner than expected. Early menstruation is strongly associated with various chronic diseases in adulthood, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hormone-related cancers, according to the World Health Organization and recent Thai Ministry of Public Health reports (cnn.com).