Prevalence and Risk Factors of Subclinical Thyroid Disease
Endocrinology and Metabolism
; : 20-29, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Subclinical thyroid disease is defined biochemically by an abnormal thyrotropin (TSH) level and normal serum-free thyroxine level. The prevalence of this condition varies according to the reference range for TSH and geographic or demographic factors. Recently, several studies, including our community-based cohort studies, have reported on the incidence of subclinical thyroid disease in Korea. Using these studies, we reviewed the prevalence and risk factors of subclinical thyroid disease, focusing on subclinical hypothyroidism.
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Assunto principal:
Valores de Referência
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Doenças da Glândula Tireoide
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Glândula Tireoide
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Tiroxina
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Tireotropina
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Demografia
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Incidência
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Prevalência
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Fatores de Risco
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Estudos de Coortes
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article