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Prevalence of Undiagnosed Thyroid Disorders at Age 60–64 Years By Sex
| Categorya | Women | Men | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overt hyperthyroidism | 4 (0.4%) | 1 (0.1%) | 5 (0.3%) |
| Subclinical hyperthyroidism | 7 (0.7%) | 4 (0.4%) | 11 (0.6%) |
| Euthyroid | 874 (91.1%) | 953 (97.5%) | 1827 (94.4%) |
| Subclinical hypothyroidism | 65 (6.8%) | 18 (1.8%) | 83 (4.3%) |
| Overt hypothyroidism | 9 (0.9%) | 1 (0.1%) | 10 (0.5%) |
| Total | 959 | 977 | 1936 |
Based on categories described by Wilson et al (21).
