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The risk of earlier natural menopause is increased among women residing in neighborhoods with very high vulnerability within 10 years of the perimenopause period, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.1
Early menopause and health implications
More severe menopause symptoms have been linked to reduced quality of life in midlife women, with chronic disease risks increased by early menopause, defined as menopause when aged under 45 years.2 This has led to studies evaluating risk factors of early menopause, such as lifestyle behaviors and psychosocial stressors.1
“Identifying risk factors associated with these conditions is of clinical and public health importance and could guide strategies…