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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 7, 1990 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Seasonal Characteristics of and Age at Menarche

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Pages 251-258 | Received 01 Feb 1990, Accepted 01 May 1990, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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