Relation Between Obesity and Thyroid Status in Geriatric Individuals of Ahmedabad City

Abstract

Background: Hypothyroidism is a significant possibility factor for cardiovascular diseases. And autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is the prominent reason of hypothyroidism. Recent studies exhibited that even AIT patients with euthyroidism still had an increased number of premature atherosclerotic lesions. However, the specific procedure is not yet established. This study aimed to investigate the relation of thyroid status and obesity risk factors in geriatric individuals. Methods: The present study was carried out at a tertiary care centre in Ahmedabad. A total of 1000 geriatric individuals (aged more than 60 years) were included, which were randomly selected from the O.P.D. and indoor patients. Results: The geriatric patients were found to have significantly lower FT3 and FT4 levels with higher TSH and antithyroid peroxidase antibodies (Anti TPO) levels. Obesity was found to have a positive correlation with TSH and Anti TPO levels. Regression analysis also demonstrated that the Anti TPO level was one of the influencing factors for Obesity and Cholesterol. Conclusion: The Anti TPO level is positively associated with Obesity.