In every Western country for which records exist, there has been a downward trend in the age of menarche over the last 150 years due to improvement of nutritional and medical knowledge.This trend is known as the __________.

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The downward trend in the age of menarche due to improvement in nutrition and health is known as the secular trend. Therefore, the correct choice is A. Lowering trend, early onset trend, and sooner trend are not commonly used terms in this context.

In Every Western Country for Which Records Exist, There Has