Juan is a boy who lives in a high crime, overcrowded, high pollution area in New York city. He's always on high alert when outside, especially when walking to school, because there are many instances of drive-by shootings in his neighborhood. Based on what is known about pubertal timing, what effect, if any, does Juan's environment have on when he will go through puberty?
A. Juan will most likely go through puberty later than other children because of the stress of his life.
B. Juan will most likely go through puberty earlier than other children because of the stress of his life.
C. Juan will go through puberty at the same time as other children because stress does not impact puberty.
D. Juan will go through puberty earlier than other children because of the pollution he breathes in on a daily basis.
Answer: B
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