sub-imageதினமலர் டிவி
sub-imagePodcast
sub-imageiPaper
sub-imageசினிமா
sub-imageகோயில்கள்
sub-imageபுத்தகங்கள்
sub-imageSubscription
sub-imageதிருக்குறள்
sub-imageகடல் தாமரை
Dinamalar Logo

வியாழன், அக்டோபர் 16, 2025 ,புரட்டாசி 30, விசுவாவசு வருடம்

டைம்லைன்


தற்போதைய செய்தி


தினமலர் டிவி


ப்ரீமியம்


தமிழகம்


இந்தியா


உலகம்


வர்த்தகம்


விளையாட்டு


கல்விமலர்


டீ கடை பெஞ்ச்


/

செய்திகள்

/

Kalvimalar

/

Articles

/

Rising cases of Obesity and PCOD among girls in India

/

Rising cases of Obesity and PCOD among girls in India

Rising cases of Obesity and PCOD among girls in India

Rising cases of Obesity and PCOD among girls in India


அக் 15, 2025 06:34 PM

அக் 15, 2025 06:34 PM

Google News

அக் 15, 2025 06:34 PM அக் 15, 2025 06:34 PM


Google News
Latest Tamil News
நிறம் மற்றும் எழுத்துரு அளவு மாற்ற

The prevalence of obesity, Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), and thyroid disorders among Indian adolescent and young adult girls has been increasing, driven by a combination of lifestyle, dietary, environmental, and psychosocial factors. Understanding these contributors is critical for prevention and early intervention.

1. Sedentary Lifestyle
Extended screen time due to online education, social media, and digital entertainment has led to reduced physical activity.
Decreased participation in outdoor sports and regular exercise contributes to weight gain and metabolic disturbances.

2. Unhealthy Dietary Patterns

High intake of ultra-processed foods, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fats promotes adiposity and insulin resistance.
Reduced consumption of nutrient-dense, home-cooked meals limits essential vitamins and minerals.
Frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and caffeinated drinks exacerbates metabolic dysregulation.

3. Hormonal Imbalances and PCOD

PCOD is often associated with hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, which are aggravated by obesity and poor diet.
Obesity and chronic stress contribute to dysregulation of gonadotropins and androgen levels, affecting menstrual cycles and reproductive health.
Low awareness and delayed diagnosis of PCOD result in prolonged metabolic and endocrine complications.

4. Thyroid Disorders
Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly iodine and selenium, can impair thyroid hormone synthesis.
Chronic psychological stress alters hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis function, affecting metabolism.
Exposure to environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may interfere with thyroid function.

5. Stress and Mental Health
Academic pressure, social expectations, and lifestyle-related stress contribute to cortisol dysregulation, impacting weight, glucose metabolism, and reproductive hormones.
Sleep deprivation due to irregular routines further exacerbates metabolic imbalance and weight gain.

6. Early Puberty and Environmental Influences
Increased exposure to EDCs in plastics, personal care products, and processed foods may accelerate the onset of puberty.
Changes in diet and physical inactivity can disrupt normal hormonal maturation.

Preventive Measures
Encourage daily physical activity, including aerobic exercises, yoga, and sports.
Promote a balanced diet rich in fiber, lean proteins, whole grains, and essential micronutrients.
Raise awareness about menstrual health, PCOD, and thyroid disorders to ensure early diagnosis.
Limit screen time, improve sleep hygiene, and manage stress through mindfulness practices.
Regular medical evaluations to monitor weight, hormonal levels, and metabolic health.

imgpaper

Advertisement



Trending





      Dinamalar
      Follow us