The Association of Triiodothyronine-to-Thyroxine Ratio with Body Mass Index in Obese Nigerian Children and Adolescents
The interest in the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and obesity is on the increase. This study compares the triiodothyronine-to-thyroxine (T3/T4) ratio in obese and lean children and adolescents, and correlates thyroid hormones with body mass index (BMI) in obese Nigerian children. It is a...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/5/4/36 |