Association between obesity and thyroid nodules in children and adults living in iodine-sufficient areas: analysis of cross-sectional data from Tianjin, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The main purpose of this study was to analyse the association between obesity and thyroid nodules in children and adults living in iodine-sufficient areas in China.

Design

Analysis of data from two cross-sectional surveys.

Setting and participants

921 children from 2016 to 2021 and 1505 adults from 2018 to 2021 living in iodine-sufficient areas from Tianjin, China were recruited.

Outcome measures

Anthropometric measures including height and weight were taken, and body mass index (BMI) and body surface area (BSA) were calculated. Thyroid ultrasonography was performed to assess thyroid nodules. A multifactor logistic regression model and a restricted cubic spline model were used to analyse the association between BMI/BSA and thyroid nodules in children

SUBMITTER: Zhang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683947 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature