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A one-year study involved 1584 students from 50 elementary schools. Result. The study involved 1584 students, with 58.6% male and 41.4% female. The minimum age for pubertal signs was 9\u2009years. Boys showed increased height, body build, interest in adult behavior, acne, gynecomastia, pubic hair growth, axillary hair growth, facial hair growth, while girls showed increased height, breast buds, interest in adult behavior, and menarche. Conclusion. 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