A study on the prevalence of hypothyroidism in opd of national institute of unani medicine, bengaluru, india
Introduction: India is a developing country with a population of about 1.3 billion. Non communicable diseases contribute for around 60% of all fatalities in India. Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine disorders in clinical practice. Hypothyroidism is believed to be a common health issue in India, as it is worldwide. However, there is a paucity of data on the prevalence of hypothyroidism in adult population of India.