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Sex-Specific Thyroid Dysfunction in Sulfur Mustard-Exposed Veterans With Different Injury Severity.

Mohammad-Reza Vaez-Mahdavi1,2, Leila Nasiri1, Hossein Hassanpour1,3

  • 1Health Equity Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

Journal of Applied Toxicology : JAT
|May 21, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Sulfur mustard exposure causes distinct thyroid issues in veterans. Women show signs of hypothyroidism, while men exhibit autoimmune responses, with injury severity worsening these effects.

Keywords:
chemical veteransinjury severitysulfur mustardthyroid function

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Endocrinology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Sulfur mustard (SM) is a chemical warfare agent linked to chronic health problems.
  • Thyroid dysfunction is a recognized consequence of SM exposure.
  • Sex-based differences in SM's health effects are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of SM exposure on thyroid function indices in male and female veterans.
  • To explore sex-specific differences in thyroid dysfunction following SM exposure.
  • To assess correlations between injury severity and thyroid function in SM-exposed veterans.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 412 SM-exposed veterans and 113 healthy controls.
  • Measurement of thyroid function indices including T3, T4, TSH, TG, anti-TG, anti-TPO, and T3 uptake.
  • Categorization of participants by injury severity (5%-10%, 15%-35%, >35%).

Main Results:

  • SM-exposed women had significantly higher TSH and T3 uptake than controls.
  • SM-exposed men showed higher TG and elevated anti-TPO levels compared to controls and women.
  • Thyroid dysfunction indicators worsened with increasing injury severity in both sexes.

Conclusions:

  • Sulfur mustard exposure induces sex-specific thyroid dysfunction in veterans.
  • Women exhibit signs consistent with hypothyroidism, while men show autoimmune responses.
  • Gender-specific monitoring and interventions are crucial for SM-exposed individuals.