Incidence of congenital hypothyroidism in Fars province, Iran

The incidence of congenital hypothyroidism is high in Fars province, Iran, in comparison with the available data from other countries. In a pilot study of 4300 neonates an incidence of 1/1433 thyroid abnormalities was found. This finding suggests the necessity of screening all neonates delivered in this region for early diagnosis and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism