Thakur SK Author
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Cervical and Ovarian Cancer, Adolescent gynecology, Gynecology
Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, India
Dr. Thakur SK is currently working in Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, India. Research interest - Cervical and Ovarian Cancer, Adolescent gynecology, Gynecology. He has a good track record in managing and developing local teams and competences as well as in growing a profitable business.
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Author(s): Khan S, Saraswathy KN, Sachdeva MP and Thakur SK
Introduction: Menopause may affect certain physiological events of the female and further lead to many complex disorders. The present study attempts to understand the association between menopause and cardio vascular adversities among the Gaddi tribe.
Methodology: This is a cross sectional household study on 363 ever married females of Gaddi tribe aged 25-70 years. The current study deals with the effect of menopause on cardiovascular risk factors among the altitude based tribal population.
Results: The mean age at menopause is found to be 42.98 years. A higher percentage of women fall under premenopausal category (55.37%) followed by natural menopause (36.36%) and hysterectomy (8.2%). Almost all... view moreĀ»