Supplementary file - Article: A mathematical model for predicting puberty stage in boys: A cross-sectional study

Pubertal development [PD] progresses through various stages, and as PD advances, there are notable changes in the anthropometric profile. Consequently, the anthropometric profile can potentially serve as a reliable predictor of PD stages. We evaluated the anthropometric profile and PD by medical analysis in 203 boys (Age=12.6±2.6). Subsequently, we divided the boys into groups: development (n=121) and cross-validation (n=82). Data from the development group were subjected to discriminant analysis to identify which anthropometric indicators would be potential predictors of PD. We subsequently developed an equation based on the indicated indicators and tested its validation using data from the cross-validation group.