Statistical Study On The Thyroid Disorders On Sudanese Female Undergoing Invitro Investigations In Khartoum State

Abstract

In this study 711 Sudanese female have been analyzed for thyroid function. Thyroid related hormones were measured thyroxin (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The study had been held during one complete year. The female subjects were refered to Sudan Atomic Energy Commission Radioimmunoassay laboratory from different hospitals in Khartoum State. The age of females was varied from less than one year up to 70 years. The age was divided in to 10 years interval in order to study the dominst thyroid disorder in each interval. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) program was used in the study as data analysis tool. The clear observation from this study was the high incidence of disorders among the age between 20 up to 40 years.