Prevalence of hypothyroidism in pregnancy: An epidemiological study from 11 cities in 9 states of India

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Authors

DineshKumar Dhanwal · Osmania Medical College

Sarita Bajaj · Motilal Nehru Medical College

Rajesh Rajput · Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Kishantini Subramaniam · Osmania Medical College

Subhankar Chowdhury · Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Rajendra Bhandari · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Mala Dharmalingam

Abstract

This study concludes that there is a high prevalence of hypothyroidism (13.13%), majority being subclinical in pregnant women during the first trimester from India and universal screening of hypothyroidism may be desirable in our country.

Topics & Keywords

Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Volume 20, Issue 3, pp. 387-387

DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.179992

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