Prevalence of goitre in Sekota District, Ethiopia

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Mekonen, E
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EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL | 1996年 / 73卷 / 04期
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In a community based cross sectional survey in Sekota District, the overall prevalence of gross goitre was found to be 22.8% and visible goitre prevalence of 5.8%. Altitude and age correlated with goitre prevalence. Females were more affected than males. The peak prevalence was observed in highlands; 90.1% in females beyond the age of 18 years and 49% in males between the age of thirteen to eighteen years.
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