Sexual and physical development of girls: Influence of perinatal and anthropogenic factors and sports specialisation

The book presents data on the sex and physical development of 1598 schoolgirls of classes 1-11 in two secondary schools of the regional centre, one of which is located in the territory with a higher automobile traffic volume, the development of 315 schoolgirls of 10-11 years old with regard to perinatal factors, the development of 299 girls involved in gymnastics, acrobatics or skiing in sports schools, and the course of pregnancy and labor in 49 women previously involved in these sports. In addition to detailed information on the nature of age-related changes in numerous anthropometric parameters, the authors report on the negative impact of aeropollutants from motor vehicles on sexual development and on the preservation of reproductive health in women who have participated in skiing.<p>The book presents data on the sex and physical development of 1598 schoolgirls of classes 1-11 in two secondary schools of the regional centre, one of which is located in the territory with a higher automobile traffic volume, the development of 315 schoolgirls of 10-11 years old with regard to perinatal factors, the development of 299 girls involved in gymnastics, acrobatics or skiing in sports schools, and the course of pregnancy and labor in 49 women previously involved in these sports. In addition to detailed information on the nature of age-related changes in numerous anthropometric parameters, the authors report on the negative impact of aeropollutants from motor vehicles on sexual development and on the preservation of reproductive health in women who have participated in skiing.</p>