Cassie lives in a poor, rural community. She does not eat a balanced diet and sometimes goes hungry. She does not go to the doctor regularly. At what age might we expect her menarche to begin?

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Malnutrition and lack of access to healthcare can delay the onset of menarche. Therefore, it is more likely for Cassie to experience menarche at a later age, such as 15.

Cassie Lives in a Poor, Rural Community