Table 5.
Comparison of prevalence of hypothyroidism among different age groups in men (%).
| Age (years) | The number of survey | Clinical hypothyroidism | Subclinical hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N(%) | N(%) | N(%) | N(%) | |
| 18- | 329(24.23) | 0(0.0) | 51(15.50) | 51(15.50) |
| 30- | 273(20.10) | 2(0.73) | 41(15.02) | 43(15.75) |
| 40- | 292(21.50) | 3(1.03) | 71(24.32) | 74(25.34) |
| 50- | 235(17.30) | 1(0.43) | 74(31.48) | 75(31.91) |
| 60- | 134(9.87) | 1(0.75) | 50(37.31) | 51(38.06) |
| ≥70 | 95(7.0) | 2(2.11) | 33(34.74) | 35(36.84) |
| χ2 | 14.544 | 51.671 | 53.32 | |
| P | 0.013 | 0.000 | 0.000 |