Health experts highlight that seven out of 10 autoimmune disease patients in India are women, especially between ages 20-50. Delayed diagnosis worsens outcomes, prompting calls for greater awareness, early screening, and recognition of autoimmune disorders as a major women’s health issue.

New Delhi: Women, especially young, account for seven out of 10 patients with autoimmune diseases, said health experts, emphaising the need for increasing awareness and early screening among females.

Autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions where the body’s

mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues. Common conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroiditis, psoriasis, and Sjögren’s syndrome. These diseases can affect joints, skin, blood vessels, and even internal organs like the heart or

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