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Human Growth and Development

Age at menarche and its association with blood pressure in adult women of developing countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 127-136 | Received 27 Jul 2022, Accepted 13 Feb 2023, Published online: 21 Mar 2023

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