Lifestyle is associated with thyroid function in subclinical hypothyroidism: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have focused on the association between lifestyle and subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between lifestyle and thyroid function in SCH.

Methods

This study was a part of a community-based and cross-sectional study, the Epidemiological Survey of Thyroid Diseases in Fujian Province, China. A total of 159 participants with SCH (81 males and 78 females) and 159 euthyroid (87 males and 72 females) participants without any missing data were included in the analysis. General information and lifestyle information including sleep, exercise, diet and smoking habits of the participants was collected by questionnaire and Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale (PSQI) was collected. Thyroid stimulating hormone

SUBMITTER: Wu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8161919 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature