Di-En Yan, Lei Hu, Yun-Feng Shen, Xiao-Yang Lai, Mei-Ying Zhang, Min Zhou, Chao Chen, Mei-Mei Liu, Li-Ting Wu, Li-Qun Liu, Qi-Wei Fan, Wen-Lan Min, Si-Cong Wan, Fang Zou, Jing Li, Xia Cai, Shui-Hong Lei, Yan Xiong, Ya Yang, Rong Yu, Wei-Wei Gao, Ying Zhang, Ting Chen
BACKGROUND: Iodine is an essential element for the biosynthesis of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Both excessive and deficient iodine are major risk factors for thyroid diseases, including thyroid dysfunction, thyroid nodules, and thyroid autoimmunity (TAI). This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between iodine status and the prevalence of thyroid diseases through a national cross-sectional epidemiological survey in Jiangxi province (China). METHODS: This population-based, cross-sectional study enrolled 2636 Chinese local inhabitants who aged over 18 years old from April to August in 2015...
June 12, 2023: Endocrine