Cassie lives in the Appalachian Mountains 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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Menarche, or the first menstrual cycle, can be delayed in girls who experience malnutrition or significant stress, both of which can be inferred from Cassie's living conditions. A later age, such as 15, is more likely under these circumstances.

Cassie Lives in the Appalachian Mountains in a Poor,rural Community