Prevalence and risk factors of subclinical thyroid disease

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 communit...

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Published in:Endocrinology and metabolism (Seoul) 2014, 29(1), , pp.20-29
Main Authors: Kim, Ye An, Park, Young Joo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Prevalence
Review
Risk factors
Subclinical hyperthyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2093-596X
2093-5978
DOI:10.3803/EnM.2014.29.1.20