# 53% of Hyderabad slum dwellers show thyroid disorders in screening 2026-08-08T19:54:33+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A community screening drive in three Hyderabad slum clusters detected thyroid disorders in 53.4% of 561 participants, according to a study by Helping Hands Foundation (HHF) and Pune-based Thyright Innovations. Laboratory tests found 292 cases of hypothyroidism and eight of hyperthyroidism. The drive targeted underserved women, where symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, and hair loss are often ignored. A non-invasive thermal imaging device matched blood test results 98% of the time. Participants received counselling on symptoms and follow-up care. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: community screening, Hyderabad slums, hypothyroidism, thermal imaging, thyroid disorders, women’s health Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/53-of-hyderabad-slum-dwellers-show-thyroid-disorders-in-screening/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/53-of-hyderabad-slum-dwellers-show-thyroid-disorders-in-screening/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.