The previous study was the basis for proposal from group of pediatric endocrinologists that earliest age considered normal for initial signs of puberty be lowered from.
“Previous”: same for both ethnicities.
“New”: Can be as low as 6y for African-American and lowered to 7y for European-Amercian.
That is, you would not suspect precocious puberty unless young girl less was than 6y (African-American), and 7y (European-American).