PREVALENCE OF THYROID DISORDERS IN THE COASTAL PLAINS OF ALAPPUZHA, KERALA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 77
Abstract
BACKGROUND Even in the post iodisation phase, thyroid diseases are prevalent. This is seen even in coastal areas. Factors other than iodine deficiency may be responsible for this. Keeping this in mind, a study was planned to estimate the prevalence of Thyroid disorders in the Ambalappuzha North grama panchayath area of Alappuzha, Kerala. Local self-government supported this by providing sufficient funds for estimating the serum TSH level of all the participants. MATERIALS AND METHODS A camp-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the area. 10 camps were conducted at different areas ensuring maximum participation. A total of 1711 individuals participated in various camps. Serum TSH level was estimated in the initial camp. For those who had abnormal TSH value, separate camps were arranged for estimating T3 and T4 levels. RESULTS 86.7% had normal TSH level whereas 9.6% had increased TSH level and 3.7% had decreased TSH level. It was also seen that as age increases the chance of developing hypothyroidism also increases. There was also a significant difference among males and females. But there was no statistically significant difference among coastal and non-coastal areas of the same panchayath. CONCLUSION Even after universal iodisation, thyroid disorders are prevalent in Ambalappuzha North gram panchayath
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Karthika M, Jeena Ramesh
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