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Prevalence of thyroid nodules in mainland China:a Metaanalysis

  

  1. 1.Department of Endocrinology, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000,
    China; 2.Department of Spinal Surgery, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang
    050051, China; 3.Department of Physical Examination Center, the Second Hospital of Hebei
    Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China; 4.Department of Infection, the Second
    Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
  • Online:2017-02-25 Published:2017-03-10
  • Supported by:
    霍立双(1988-),女,河北邢台人,河北医科大学第二医院医学硕士研究生,从事内分泌与代谢疾病诊治研究。

Abstract: [Abstract]  Objective〖HTSS〗〓To understand the prevalence of thyroid nodules in mainland China by using Metaanalysis.
〖HTH〗〖WTHZ〗Methods〖HTSS〗〓Literature search was conducted to collect studies on the prevalence of thyroid nodules patients in China National Knowledge Internet, Chinese science&technology journal database and Wanfang database. Stata 12.0 software was used to estimate the prevalence of thyroid nodules,as well as on gender,age, degree of education and other factors to make subgroup analysis.
〖HTH〗〖WTHZ〗Results〖HTSS〗〓A total of 68 studies ,including a total size of 560 877 and 190 228 patients of thyroid nodules, were eligible for inclusion in the review.The pooled analysis showed that prevalence of thyroid nodules was 32%[95%CI 30%-34%],the prevalence rates of thyroid nodules appeared 26% in male and 39% in female.
〖HTH〗〖WTHZ〗Conclusion〖HTSS〗〓Incidence rate of thyroid nodules was high and increased with the age increased.More cases were found in females than in males. The higher of cultural degree,the higher the prevalence of thyroid nodules. The prevalence of thyroid nodule in Hebei, Liaoning and Beijing area is higher in different provinces.  Low iodine intake may increase the risk of thyroid nodule. An increased risk of thyroid nodule was respectively associated with obesity and abnormal glucose metabolism.

Key words: thyroid nodule, prevalence, Metaanalysis