Prevalence of Hypothyroidism Among Patients Attending Clinics at Tripura Medical College & Dr. B. R. A. M. Teaching Hospital, Agartala, Tripura

    March 2016 in “ Indian Journal Of Applied Research ”
    Sankar Roy, Partha Sarathi Paul, Arpita Das, Tapan Debnath
    TLDR 16.60% of patients had hypothyroidism, more common in females and those over 50.
    The study conducted at Tripura Medical College in Agartala, Tripura, assessed the prevalence of hypothyroidism among 2,824 patients. It found that 16.60% of the patients suffered from hypothyroidism, with a higher prevalence in females (18.15%) compared to males (12.45%). Additionally, individuals over 50 years old had a higher prevalence (20.55%) than those under 25 years old (11.90%). This study was the first of its kind in Tripura and highlighted the need for more research to establish a national prevalence, as hypothyroidism is a significant health issue with symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and hair loss.
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