A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Prevalence of Hypothyroidism in Reproductive Age Women from Unnao District, Uttar Pradesh, India

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  • Sarita Pandey
     Metabolic Bone Disease Research Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Shiva Sharma
     Metabolic Bone Disease Research Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Madhu Gupta
     Metabolic Bone Disease Research Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh ,IN

Keywords:

Cross-Sectional Survey, Hypothyroidism, Prevalence, Under-Active Thyroid (UAT), Unnao

Abstract

Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes of the body and deficiency of thyroid hormones severely impacts all these processes. Although hypothyroidism is common in India, there is still a lack of sufficient data on its prevalence in rural areas of the country. It is more common in women. To find out the prevalence of hypothyroidism in reproductive-age women residing in rural areas, a cross-sectional survey was carried out in three villages of the Unnao district using a standard questionnaire. A total of 138 individuals participated in the survey. The data is presented as the mean and standard deviation and was analysed using GraphPad Prism5. It was found that the prevalence of hypothyroidism in these villages of the Unnao district was 3.62% or 36 cases per 1,000.
Major Findings: 1. Prevalence of Hypothyroidism: The study found a hypothyroidism prevalence of 3.62%, or 36 cases per 1,000 individuals, among reproductive-age women in rural areas of Unnao, India. 2. Demographics and Methodology: The research focused on reproductive-age women, utilizing a cross-sectional survey method and a standard questionnaire to gather data from 138 participants in three villages. 3. Lack of Data in Rural Areas: The study highlights the existing gap in research regarding the prevalence of hypothyroidism in rural India, despite its common occurrence.

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2024-10-30

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Pandey, S., Sharma, S., & Gupta, M. (2024). A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Prevalence of Hypothyroidism in Reproductive Age Women from Unnao District, Uttar Pradesh, India. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/JEOH/article/view/44859

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Received 2024-07-09
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