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Prevalence of various thyroid disorders among age categories.
| <18 years | 18–60 years | >60 years | Overall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| n (%) | 88 (11.5) | 586 (76.8) | 89 (11.7) | 763 (100) |
| Overt hypothyroidism | 4 (4.6) | 44 (7.6) | 4 (4.5) | 52 (6.9) |
| Subclinical hypothyroidism | 16 (18.4) | 144 (24.5) | 22 (25) | 184 (24.1) |
| Euthyroid | 68 (77) | 385 (65.7) | 59 (65.9) | 510 (66.8) |
| Subclinical hyperthyroidism | 0 (0.0) | 7 (1.2) | 3 (3.4) | 10 (1.3) |
| Overt hyperthyroidism | 0 (0.0) | 6 (1.0) | 1 (1.1) | 7 (0.9) |
