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At what age do you reach physical maturity?

According to the National Institutes of Health, while puberty begins for most between 8 and 14, physical maturity is a much longer, more individualized process. The question of at what age do you reach physical maturity has a nuanced answer that goes beyond a single milestone, extending into early adulthood and beyond.

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What are the biological indicators of maturity?

According to the National Institutes of Health, chronological age is often insufficient for assessing a patient's developmental stage, making biological age a more accurate measure. So, what are the biological indicators of maturity? These include changes in skeletal and dental development, the emergence of secondary sexual characteristics, and fluctuations in hormone levels.

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