India, Jan. 6 -- In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering Indians to have a greater awareness of thyroid disorders, conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence.
Thyroid diseases, particularly hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid), are among the most underdiagnosed health conditions in India. It is estimated thatover 42 million Indianslive with some form of thyroid disorder, making the country one of the highest-burden markets globally. Despite this prevalence, a significant proportion of cases remain undetected due to the subtle and often nonspecific nature of ...