New research has found that very few girls know what sort of bra to wear, whether their bra is a good fit or how to avoid breast pain while exercising. The study, conducted by the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth, is the first in the UK to look at this issue.
More than 2,000 girls aged 11 to 17 took part in the study. Three-quarters of them said they had at least one concern about their breasts, including embarrassment when they get changed for sport and PE, breast bounce during exercise and breast pain. Their concerns were most in evidence at age 14.
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