Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
ISSN: 2167-7948
Department of Pathology, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Case Study
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and the Pattern of Thyroid Dysfunction
among North Coastal Andhra Population
Author(s): Barla Krishna*, Priya K.Dhas, Bettina J and N. Rama Krishna
Introduction: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing worldwide with distinct evidence of high prevalence in southern countries including India. Recent evidence suggests thyroid dysfunction primarily subclinical
hypothyroidism has been prevalent in the general population. Studies show both metabolic syndrome and thyroid
dysfunctions are independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Hence estimating the prevalence of metabolic
syndrome and thyroid dysfunction in the study population may help to take preventive measures to decrease the
complications of non-communicable diseases.
Aim: To estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and to observe the pattern of hypothyroidism among the
north coastal Andhra population.
Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 925 .. View More»