Levels of thyroxine, TSH, thyroid volume and mental performance among Orang Asli in selected settlements in Malaysia
Osman, A.; Zaleha, M.I.; Iskandar, Z.A.; Tan, T.T.; Ali, M.M.; Roslan, I.; Khalid, B.A.
East African Medical Journal 73(4): 259-263
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-835X PMID: 8706612 Document Number: 455487
A significant difference in the levels of thyroxine (T4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroid volume among settlements at various selected Orang Asli locations is reported. The levels improved according to the level of socio-economic development. No significant difference was found in mental performance by location.
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