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Title: | Epidemiology of goitre in Sri Lanka in the post-iodization era |
Authors: | Fernando, R. Pathmeswaran, A. Pinto, M. D. |
Keywords: | Epidemiology |
Issue Date: | 2015 |
Publisher: | Sri Lanka Medical Association |
Citation: | The Ceylon Medical Journal.2015;60(2):41-44 |
Abstract: | INTRODUCTION: Previous studies of goitre in Sri Lanka proposed the presence of a goitre belt, which was refuted subsequently. Epidemiology of goitre in the post iodization era needs re-evaluation. Objectives To describe the epidemiology of goitre in Sri Lanka. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in designated zones except in conflict areas in 2006/2007. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used and patients were evaluated clinically, biochemically and cytologically. RESULTS: Among 5200 participans 426 had goitre. Mean age was 36.3 (SD 17.3) years. Goitre was commonest in the age group 40-49 years with a female pre-ponderance. The prevalence was similar in all zones with pockets of high prevalence in each zone. Overall islandwide adjusted prevalence was 6.8% (95% CI = 6.0-7.6). CONCLUSIONS: There was no identifiable goitre belt.There were pockets of high prevalence in all zones. Goitre remains a public health issue despite universal iodization. |
Description: | Indexed in MEDLINE |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/9144 |
ISSN: | 0009-0875 (Print) |
Appears in Collections: | Journal/Magazine Articles |
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