(a) whether thyroid diseases are spreading alarmingly among the Urban population in the country;
(b) if so, the reasons therefore; and
(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to overcome this situation?
(a) whether thyroid diseases are spreading alarmingly among the Urban population in the country;
(b) if so, the reasons therefore; and
(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to overcome this situation?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)
(a) There is no scientific data to demonstrate that there is increasing prevalence of thyroid disease in the country.
(b) & (c) In view of (a) above, question does not arise.