Evaluation of the Relationship Between Thyroid Hormone Levels and Bisphenol A in Children Aged 6-14 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of hypothyroidism in childhood is increasing. This study aimed to investigate the potential role of exposure to bisphenol A, an environmental endocrine disruptor, and its substitutes in the development of hypothyroidism. To this end, thyroid hormone levels and urinary bisphenol concentrations were compared in newly diagnosed hypothyroid children and a healthy control group.

Methods

In this case-control study, 51 newly diagnosed hypothyroid children aged 6-14 years were matched with 51 healthy controls. The association between thyroid hormone levels and urinary bisphenol levels was investigated by measuring urinary bisphenol levels in both the case and control groups.

Results

There was no significant difference in age, sex or BMI percentile bet

SUBMITTER: Altun Yildirim P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12134418 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature