Around 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries experience early or premature menopause, according to a large study of over 716,000 women across 44 countries. Researchers found the risk was higher among women living in rural areas, those with little or no education, early marriage, early childbirth, and larger families. Higher education and employment were linked to a lower risk. Since early menopause increases the likelihood of heart disease, osteoporosis, depression, and cognitive decline, the findings highlight the need to improve girls’ education, delay early marriage, and integrate menopause care into public health programs.
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