Incidence of thyroid dysfunction in an Iranian adult population: the predictor role of thyroid autoantibodies: results from a prospective population-based cohort study

Incidence of thyroid dysfunction in an Iranian adult population: the predictor role of thyroid autoantibodies: results from a prospective population-based cohort study

Abstract Background The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction is high in Isfahan, an area of iodine sufficient in Iran. The aim of this study is to investigate the incidence of thyroid dysfunctions in adults of metropolitan Isfahan and to determine the role of thyroid autoantibodies. Methods In a popula...

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Main Authors: Ashraf Aminorroaya, Rokhsareh Meamar, Massoud Amini, Awat Feizi, Azamosadat Tabatabae, Elham Faghih Imani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Incidence
TPO antibodies
Iran
Thyroid autoantibodies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-017-0260-2

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