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The thyroid epidemiology, audit, and research study: thyroid dysfunction in the general population.

R W V Flynn1, T M MacDonald, A D Morris

  • 1Medicines Monitoring Unit, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, United Kingdom.

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|August 5, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Thyroid dysfunction, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, is more prevalent and increasing in Tayside, Scotland. Females are disproportionately affected, with incidence rising with age.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Thyroid dysfunction prevalence varies geographically and is influenced by iodine intake.
  • Accurate population-based data on treated thyroid dysfunction are essential for public health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and prevalence of treated thyroid dysfunction in Tayside, Scotland, an area with sufficient iodine intake.
  • To analyze age- and sex-specific trends in thyroid dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective population-based study using record-linkage technology.
  • Inclusion of all individuals treated for hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism in Tayside from 1993 to 1997.
  • Ascertainment of thyroid status through patient-level datasets.

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Main Results:

  • Identified 620 incident hyperthyroidism cases (0.77/1000 yr in females, 0.14/1000 yr in males) and 3,486 incident hypothyroidism cases (4.98/1000 yr in females, 0.88/1000 yr in males).
  • Incidence of both conditions increased with age, with females affected 2-8 times more than males.
  • Midyear point prevalence of hypothyroidism rose from 2.2% in 1993 to 3.0% in 1996.

Conclusions:

  • Thyroid dysfunction levels in Tayside are higher than previously reported.
  • A significant increase in thyroid dysfunction was observed between 1993 and 1996.
  • Findings highlight the need for ongoing surveillance and potential interventions for thyroid disorders.