ABSTRACT
Objective To understand the prevalence of thyroid nodules in the physical examination population in Shenyang, and analyze its related risk factors. Methods Between January 2015 and May 2019, 920 people who underwent thyroid ultrasound examination in the medical examination center of our hospital were enrolled, and their clinical data were collected. The prevalence of thyroid nodules and the related risk factors influencing the disease were statistically analyzed. Results The prevalence of thyroid nodules in the 920 people who underwent physical examination was 44.02% (405/920), including 38.13% (212/556) in males and 53.02% (193/364) in females, with the prevalence rate gradually increasing with age (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female, old age, obesity, permanent residence in rural areas, high TG, high FPG, and combined metabolic syndrome were high risk factors for thyroid nodules (P<0.05). Conclusion The prevalence of thyroid nodules in the physical examination population in Shenyang was relatively high, which was related to age, gender, BMI, residence, and glucose and lipid metabolism. It is necessary to strengthen prevention and publicity and disease screening for high-risk groups to improve the prevention and treatment of thyroid nodules.