A cross-sectional study of environmental quality and the timing of menarche and menopause in India using national survey and environmental monitoring datasets

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how environmental quality affects the timing of menarche and menopause in women in India.
• Cross-sectional analysis using national survey and environmental monitoring datasets.
• Focused on correlations between environmental conditions and reproductive events.
• Finds that better air and groundwater quality are linked to healthier timing of menarche and menopause.
• Highlights the role of increased green space in promoting reproductive health.