Higher rates of smoking,drinking,sexual intercourse,eating disorders,and delinquency have been linked to
A)late-maturing females.
B)late-maturing males.
C)early-maturing males.
D)early-maturing females.

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Early-maturing females have been found to be at a higher risk for engaging in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking, sexual intercourse, eating disorders, and delinquency. This increased risk may be due to the social pressures and developmental challenges that come with early physical maturation.

Higher Rates of Smoking,drinking,sexual Intercourse,eating Disorders,and Delinquency Have Been Linked