iarjmsIARJMSIARJMS2708-3594https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjms.2023.v04i01.017Assessment of Awareness regarding Thyroid Disorders among General Population in the northern Hilly city of Himachal PradeshChitvanThakurBackground: Endocrine diseases involving the thyroid are widespread. These illnesses are frequently not properly diagnosed. In general, patients may go undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness and comprehension of thyroid problem effects. This study intends to determine the general public's degree of knowledge of thyroid disease signs, risk factors and preventive measures. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional survey of residents of the state of Himachal Pradesh was carried out between June 2021 and August 2021 using Google forms. Until 400 replies were gathered, the questionnaire was distributed among state citizens in both rural and urban areas via email and social media sites such WhatsApp groups, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. We collected data on their socio-demographic traits and awareness about Tuberculosis. Epi info v7 software was used to evaluate the data using the necessary statistical tests. Results: A total of 400 respondents took part in the study, of whom 165 (41.25%) were from urban areas and 235 (58.75%) were from rural areas. 262 (65.5%) of the participants in the majority were male, 174 (43.5%) were between the ages of 18 and 30, 159 (39.75%) had a graduate degree, 259 (64.75%) were in the workforce, 248 (62%) were married and 384 (96.0%) were Hindu. In the present study 36 (9.0%) study participants had very good (24-30 marks) awareness regarding Thyroid Disorders, 122 (30.5%) had good (18-23 marks), 147 (36.75%) had fair (12-17 marks) and 23(5.75%) had poor (<12 marks) awareness regarding Thyroid Disorders. Conclusion: According to survey findings, the general public had either insufficient or not satisfactory knowledge about the thyroid gland, its functioning, risk factors, causes of thyroid illness, clinical symptoms and prevention of thyroid problems. The present study warrants the educational program and awareness campaigns on thyroid disorders for the general population.