Estimate of hypothyroidism prevalence in Lleida, Spain, based on thyroid hormone prescription

Hypothyroidism is a common disease sometimes showing no specific symptoms, thus being difficult to diagnose. This study is aimed at estimating the prevalence of hypothyroidism in Lleida by way of thyroid hormone prescriptions and comparing the results with those from other regions. A retrospective o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Revista española de salud pública 2003-05, Vol.77 (3), p.405-410
Hauptverfasser:	Serna Arnáiz, M Catalina, Galván Santiago, Leonardo, Gascó Eguiluz, Eduardo, Manrique Manrique, Montserrat, Foix Oña, M Mar, Martín Gracia, Elisabet
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	spa
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Catchment Area (Health) Child Drug Utilization - statistics & numerical data Female Humans Hypothyroidism - drug therapy Hypothyroidism - epidemiology Male Middle Aged Prevalence Spain - epidemiology Thyroid Hormones - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Hypothyroidism is a common disease sometimes showing no specific symptoms, thus being difficult to diagnose. This study is aimed at estimating the prevalence of hypothyroidism in Lleida by way of thyroid hormone prescriptions and comparing the results with those from other regions. A retrospective observational study. A total of 2,854 individuals undergoing thyroid hormone treatment through Social Insurance prescriptions. Moths of October-December 2001. age, sex and healthcare region. The prevalence of hypothyroidism for 2001 is 8.4 cases per 1000 inhabitants/day (IC 95%: 9.23-7.47). Average age: 60 (DS
ISSN:	1135-5727