Archive · 31 May 2025
Study Reveals High PCOS Prevalence Among Delhi College Women
Scientists checked how common PCOS is in young women in Delhi.
They looked at 1,164 college students aged 18-25 and found that almost 1 in 5 have PCOS, which can cause problems with periods and other health issues.
The study also showed that women from wealthier families and those in urban areas might be at a higher risk.
Researchers said the stress of school, changes in diet, and less exercise could play a role.
Many of the women already knew they had PCOS.
The study highlights that this health problem is not fully understood and further research is needed.
A study in Delhi found a 17.4% prevalence of PCOS among college-going women.
The study analyzed 1,164 women aged 18-25.
The research was published in the journal BMC Health.
Higher prevalence of PCOS was noted among upper-class women and those in urban areas.
The study highlighted the need for targeted interventions due to societal disparities.
- Who
- Researchers from Delhi University and Safdarjung Hospital conducted the study, surveying 1,164 women.
- What
- A study found a 17.4% prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among college-going women in Delhi.
- When
- The study was published recently in BMC Health and covered data from 2010-2024.
- Where
- The study was conducted in Delhi, India.
- Why
- Researchers aimed to assess PCOS prevalence and associated factors in this age group, noting it is under-researched.
- PCOS Prevalence in Delhi College Women
- 17.4%
- Women Surveyed
- 1,164
- Age Group
- 18-25 years
- Journal Published In
- BMC Health
- Research Affiliations
- Delhi University & Safdarjung Hospital