Gestational Thyroid Dysfunction in a Sub-District Area of Pampore, Kashmir: A Cross-Sectional Study

January 2024 in “ African Journal of Biomedical Research ”

Himani M. Raval, Harshadkumar P. Patel

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Studysummary In this study of pregnant women in Pampore, Kashmir, 90% were found to have hypothyroidism, with 75% of thyroid dysfunction cases being diagnosed during pregnancy. The study highlights the need for better nutrition and early screening to manage gestational thyroid dysfunction effectively.

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