| Autor: |
Bahram, Samya A., Alhayki, Baheya M., Matar, Hanan A., Alkhawaja, Noor A., Rabia, Noor A., Mahfoodh, Zahra A. |
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Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care; Oct2024, Vol. 13 Issue 10, p4284-4292, 9p |
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ABSTRACT: Background: Thyroid disease is known to be one of the most common endocrine diseases globally and has serious health implications if left untreated. Objective: This study aimed to gain a better understanding of common thyroid diseases and to explore the associated risk factors in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Methods: A case-control study was carried out after obtaining all thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) results done in a primary healthcare setting from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 from the Health Information Department. In total, 500 participants were randomly selected from each group: the abnormal thyroid test group (cases) and the normal thyroid test group (controls). Participants were interviewed using a structured list of associated risk factors with the following sections: sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, family history of thyroid disease, BMI, previous radiation therapy, and certain medications. Results: The prevalence of abnormal thyroid tests was found to be 11%. Cases were categorized into four groups: hyperthyroidism (26.4%), hypothyroidism (64.6%), hyperthyroidism (4.5%), and subclinical hypothyroidism 13 (4.5%). The results showed significant differences between case and control in the following risk factors: female sex, increasing age, BMI, dyslipidemia, family history of thyroid disease, and previous radiation therapy (P = <0.05). Conclusion: In summary, the high prevalence of abnormal thyroid results highlights the need for an organized national screening program for individuals at average risk for developing thyroid disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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