Risk factors for transient and permanent congenital hypothyroidism: a population-based case-control study

Risk factors for transient and permanent congenital hypothyroidism: a population-based case-control study

Abstract Background Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is the most important cause of mental and physical retardation in newborns. The prevalence of CH has been reported high in East Azerbaijan province of Iran. However, the risk factors for CH are poorly understood. This study aimed to determine and co...

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Main Authors: Fariba Abbasi, Leila Janani, Malihe Talebi, Hosein Azizi, Lotfali Hagiri, Shahnaz Rimaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Thyroid Research
Subjects:
Transient
Permanent
Hypothyroidism
Case control
East Azerbaijan
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13044-021-00103-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13044-021-00103-3

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