Effects of Iodine Status and Vitamin A Level on Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, and Blood Lipid Levels in Chinese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iodine deficiency remains a significant public health concern worldwide and may contribute to metabolic disorders beyond thyroid dysfunction. Emerging evidence suggests that nutritional factors, such as vitamin A, may influence the health effects of iodine deficiency, yet population-based evidence remains limited. This study aimed to investigate the associations between iodine deficiency and cardiometabolic risk factors (blood pressure, glucose, and lipids) and to explore whether these associations are different between adults with different vitamin A levels.

Methods

A total of 4723 adults (1895 males and 2828 females) were included in this cross-sectional study. Participants were categorized based on iodine status and serum vitamin A levels. Demographic, anthropo

SUBMITTER: Zhao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735855 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature