Thyroid function in adult Nigerians with metabolic syndrome

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Abstract

Metabolic syndrome is associated with the sick euthyroid syndrome in adult Nigerians. Abdominal obesity appears to be the link between metabolic syndrome and the sick euthyroid syndrome.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Birth, Development, and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pan African Medical Journal

Volume 18, pp. 352-352

DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2014.18.352.4551

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