Pediatric obesity may alter thyroid function and structure

In addition to its strong associations with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, pediatric obesity may induce alterations in thyroid function and structure, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news147533102.html">Pediatric obesity may alter thyroid function and structure</a></p> <p>In addition to its strong associations with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, pediatric obesity may induce alterations in thyroid function and structure, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's <I>Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism</I> (<I>JCEM</I>).</p>