PREVALENCE OF THE HYPOTHYROIDISM AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN HYDERABAD

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Ÿ To identify the severity of hypothyroidism among young adults in Hyderabad. Ÿ To determine the association between selected variables and hypothyroidism. Ÿ To select the subjects for the main study MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study was descriptive in nature.Data was conducted in selected paramedical and engineering colleges of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The sample consists of 500 young adults. The sample was selected by simple random sampling technique.Data was collected by using self-administering structured questionnaire. FINDINGS: 0.6% of subjects were suffering from hyperthyroidism, 2% of subjects are suffering from hypothyroidism, and 14.6% are suffering from Subclinical hypothyroidism.75% of subjects where females .95% subjects belong to Hindu religion. 95% parents of subjects were educated.90% of the subject aged 21 years, 50% subjects are showing average performance.25% parents of the subjects were suffering from thyroid disorders 90% of them are mothers. 20% of the subjects are suffering of any one kind of health problems,70% of the females are suffering from menstrual disturbance. 80% of subjects are having overview about the thyroid disorders.2% of the subjects are suffering from palpitations.20% of subjects having poor concentration. 5% are suffering from memory loss.25% are suffering from excessive need for excess sleep.10% are suffering from depression.60% complained unusual hair loss.20% are having unusual weight gain. These are the major findings of the study. CONCLUSION: Majority of the subjects were unable to identify their symptoms of hypothyroidism.25% of the subjects are with symptoms of hypothyroidism.Awareness about periodical screening for thyroid disorders need to be improved among public through health education