Silence Around PCOS Is a Public-Health Failure
A new study on polycystic ovary syndrome among college students in Kashmir deserves far more than a passing news headline. Its findings expose a serious public-health concern and an equally troubling failure of awareness. Of the 1,217 students surveyed, 33.6 per cent showed symptoms suggestive of PCOS, while 1.28 per cent displayed strong indicators of the condition.
Though these figures do not represent clinically confirmed prevalence, they are significant enough to demand an organised institutional response. PCOS is often reduced to irregular periods, weight gain, acne or fertility…
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- Monday, 12 October 2026, 2:24 am IST
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