the Effect of Universal Salt Iodization on Thyroid Diseases

Weimin Xu12,438 enrolled

Overview

1. acquire the environmental iodine status of Hangzhou 2. acquire the iodine status of population in Hangzhou 3. acquire the prevalence of thyroid diseases in Hangzhou 4. explore the association between iodized salt and thyroid disease

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

12,438

Conditions

Thyroid Nodule

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 86 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. age ≥ 6 years old; 2. living for above 5 years at present residence. Exclusion Criteria: 1. resident with coronary angiography (CAG) or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in 6 months; 2. resident taking amiodarone drug; 3. resident with abnormal kidney function or serious illness

Locations (1)

Hangzhou Center of Disease Control and Prevention

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

thyroid nodule

An ultrasound examination of the thyroid was performed to detect thyroid nodules, using a Sonoline Versa Pro (Siemens, Munich, Germany) with a 7.5-MHz, 70-mm linear transducer (effective length, 62 mm).

Time frame: 8:00am (day 1)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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