<h1><strong>MEANING AND SIGNS OF PUBERTY</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Puberty and Adolescence</li> <li>Signs of Puberty</li> </ol>   <h2>Meaning of Puberty and Adolescence</h2> <h3><strong>Meaning of Puberty</strong></h3> <strong>Puberty</strong> is the short span of time which marks the beginning of sexual maturation. The period differs between boys and girls. Boys reach puberty at the age of fourteen years while girls reach it at about twelve years of age.   <h3><strong>Signs of Puberty</strong></h3> Boys and girls have different signs and body changes during puberty. <h4><strong>Body Changes in Males (Boys)</strong></h4> <ol> <li>Boy's voice breaks and becomes deeper.</li> <li>Hair starts to grow on and around the genital organs, under the armpits and beard around the jaw.</li>

<h1><strong>BODY ODOUR</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Body Odour</li> <li>Causes of Body Odour</li> <li>Prevention of Body Odour</li> <li>Importance of Personal Hygiene</li> <li>Ways of Maintaining Good Personal Hygiene</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Body Odour</strong></h2> Body odour is an unpleasant smell that comes from the body.   <h2><strong>Causes of Body Odour</strong></h2> Body odour may be caused by the following: <ol> <li>Poor hygiene during menstruation.</li> <li>Accumulation of dirt on the body.</li> <li>Stale perspiration.</li> <li>Failure to have bath regularly.</li> <li>Using of body care products (soaps, creams, perfumes, etc.) that smell badly.</li> <li>Wearing of dirty clothes.</li> <li>Non-use of deodorant by people who sweat a lot.</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Prevention of Body Odour</strong></h2> Body odour can be prevented by observing the following: