Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in population of Shahjahanpur district: A study in tertiary care hospital
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction is the most common endocrine disorder with around 42 million cases in India. The study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Material & Methods: A total of 723 subjects were included and they were evaluated for Thyroid function tests i.e. T3,T4 & TSH and were categorized as Euthyroid, Hypothyroid & Hyperthyroid. T3,T4 & TSH were estimated by Chemiluminescent immune-assay. Result: Among 723 subjects, prevalence of thyroid dysfunction was 21.85% (158). We have seen more females having Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism in comparision to males. Hypothyroidism has more prevalence (17.42%) in comparision to Hyperthyroidism (4.42%). 78% of the subjects were Euthyroid. Higher prevalence of Hypothyroidism was seen in subjects with age group 31-45 years (8.3%) & Hyperthyroidism in age group of 16-30 years(1.8%). Conclusion: The findings of our study shows that Hypothyroidism is more prevalent than Hyperthyroidism with more preponderance in Females
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Dr Sandeep Kumar Sharma
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