Over 58% Indian women suffer from anaemia–Study

Over 79% of the women aged between 20 and 60 years analysed forVitamin D reported deficiency and insufficiency of Vitamin D, reports a study.

By: Agencies | | Updated: March 8, 2016 5:52 pm

Indian Women are susceptible to an array of health problems and most of them go undetected for a long period of time due to either lack of knowledge or busy lifestyle. In order to understand the most common health problems faced by women and its intensity, Metropolis analysed and studied samples of women who underwent testing at Metropolis Healthcare Ltd for a period of one year (2015). The following 6 conditions emerged as the most common among women in Mumbai. Also Read - World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: Home remedies to regulate your periods during lockdown

Vitamin D deficiency
Anaemia
Diabetes
Uncontrolled Cholesterol
Hyper and Hypothyroidism
Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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Over 79% of the women aged between 20 and 60 years analysed forVitamin D reported deficiency and insufficiency of Vitamin D. While 28% reported deficiency and 51% reported insufficiency.
Over 58% of the women aged between 20 and 60 years analysed forHemoglobin reported Anemia.
Over 36% of the women aged between 20 and 60 years analysed for Cholesterol reported borderline or high cholesterol
Of all the women who underwent HbA1C testing, 54% were found to be diabetic
11% of all samples tested positive for Hyperthyroidism and 23% of samples tested positive for Hypothyroidism
Around 14.81% of women in the age group of 20-60 years, out of the sample size of 11027 samples analysed by Metropolis areVitamin B12 deficient.

Commenting on the study, Dr. Sonali Kolte, General Manager, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, said ‘The top condition that affects women is Vitamin D Deficiency which is essential for overall good health and strong bones and also helps the body fight infection. This study by Metropolis is an effort to spread awareness among women on the most prevalent preventable conditions amongst women. Women really need to take control of their health and wellness’. While you can’t eliminate risk factors such as family history, you can control many other risk factors by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Also Read - Cryptic Pregnancy: Know all about this condition

Eat a healthy diet. Choose vegetables, fruits, whole grains, high-fiber foods and lean sources of protein, such as fish. Limit foods high in saturated fat, added sugar and sodium.
Maintain a healthy weight. Losing excess pounds and keeping them off can lower your risk of heart disease. Practise yoga asanas like the camel pose or the triangle pose as they also help in improving your posture.
Get moving. Include physical activity in your daily routine. Exercise can help you control your weight and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Choose activities that you enjoy like brisk walking and swimming or just any outdoor activity. Even a 15-minute exposure to sunlight every day can keep your vitamin D in check.

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Published : March 8, 2016 2:34 pm | Updated:March 8, 2016 5:52 pm

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