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Comparison of UI content between the two groups
| Characteristic | Controls (n=172) | NG (n=173) | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age | 44.37 ± 10.98 | 45.62 ± 11.31 | 1.033 | 0.115 |
| UI content (μg/L) | 121.47 ± 53.75 | 163.97 ± 113.75 | 0.906 | 0.001 |
UI: Urinary iodine; NG: nodular goiter. Wilcoxon test was used for continuous variables.
