[Prevalence and clinical characteristics of subclinical hypothyroidism in an opportunistic sample in the population of Castile-León (Spain)].

CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in our sample was high and in the upper limits of values found in previous studies. Proper diagnosis and treatment are important because of the risk of progression to hypothyroidism and the association with multiple diseases and other risk factors. PMID: 25524153 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Gaceta Sanitaria - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Gac Sanit Source Type: research