NSU Research Contributions
Title : Magnitude and Determinants of Hypothyroidism among Dyslipidemic Patients in Bangladesh: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors : Rokshana Rabeya, Sanjana Zaman, Ariful Bari Chowdhury, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism (Int J Diabetes Metab) | Volume Number: 25 | Publication Year : 2019 | Issue Number: 1-2 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q3 | Publisher Name: S. Karger AG, Basel | |
| Pages : 7 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality SDG11 Sustainable Cities & Communities |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Universal access to green/public spaces |
| Impact statement: This hospital-based study identifies a high prevalence of hypothyroidism (11.5%) among dyslipidemic patients in Bangladesh, with subclinical hypothyroidism (9.5%) being far more common than overt cases. The research establishes significant links between TSH levels and both obesity (BMI) and diastolic blood pressure, while also finding positive correlations with total cholesterol and LDL-C. Notably, the study reveals that female patients have a significantly higher BMI compared to males in this population. These findings serve as a critical call to action for healthcare providers to routinely screen thyroid function before initiating antilipemic therapy, ensuring that misdiagnosed hypothyroidism does not exacerbate treatment risks and that patients receive comprehensive metabolic care. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Dyslipidemia, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid-stimulating hormone |
