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Association between ambient temperature and thyroid-stimulating hormone and free thyroxine levels in Korean euthyroid adults

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: • Insights into thyroid function responses to extreme temperatures are important. • Exposure-response association of ambient temperature and thyroid function in Koreans. • Participants' addresses and exam dates were used to estimate temperature exposure. • TSH levels increased in extreme cold. • TSH and free T4 levels decreased in extreme heat.

Source: Environmental Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119918

Authors: Jisun Sung, Jong-Hun Kim

Institution: Sungkyunkwan University

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,590