Table 4.
Comparison of thyroid function parameters and median urinary iodine between the drinking group and the non-drinking group.
| Variables | Drinking alcohol (-) | Drinking alcohol (+) | Z | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSH | 2.80 (1.41, 4.74) | 2.75 (1.28, 4.63) | -0.162 | 0.871 |
| FT3 | 3.03 (2.75, 3.27) | 3.07 (2.78, 3.29) | -0.487 | 0.627 |
| FT4 | 1.25 (1.12, 1.39) | 1.25 (1.13, 1.37) | -0.009 | 0.992 |
| UIC | 229.12 (147.38,307.83) | 242.61 (158.86,336.75) | -2.333 | 0.02 |
Drinking alcohol (-), non-drinking group; Drinking alcohol (+), drinking group; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; FT3, free triiodothyronine; FT4, free thyroxine; UIC, urinary iodine concentrations.