Prevalence and influencing factors of thyroid nodules in children aged 8-10 years old in Suzhou
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2483.2023.03.013
- VernacularTitle:苏州市8～10岁学龄儿童甲状腺结节患病率及影响因素分析
- Author:
Jing SU
1
;
Jia HU
1
;
Xiuzhen WU
1
;
Jingzhi WU
1
;
Jing ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. Suzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215004 , China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Children;
Thyroid nodules;
Risk factors
- From:
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
2023;34(3):61-65
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of thyroid nodules in children aged 8-10 years in Suzhou , and to provide a scientific basis for the rational prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). Methods PPS sampling method was used in this study. Questionnaire survey, physical examination and thyroid B-ultrasound examination were conducted on students aged 8-10 years. Salt samples and urine samples were collected for laboratory detection of the salt iodine and urinary iodine. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the risk factors related to thyroid nodules. Results A total of 2 048 children aged 8-10 years were included in the present survey, and the prevalence of thyroid nodules was 23.34% (478/2 048). The prevalence of nodules in boys was 20.98% (218/1 039), and the prevalence of nodules in girls was 25.77% (260/1 009). Multivariate analysis showed that gender (OR=1.338, P=0.006), height (OR=1.993, P=0.001), frequency of iodine-rich food intake (OR=0.862, P=0.048) and nutritional supplements (OR=1.469, P=0.008) were correlated with the prevalence of thyroid nodules. Conclusion The prevalence rate of thyroid nodules in children aged 8-10 years old in Suzhou is 23.34%. Female gender, higher height, regular intake of iodine-rich foods and dietary supplements are statistically associated with the prevalence of thyroid nodules, which may be risk factors for the prevalence of thyroid nodules , but further research is needed to confirm.
