Spatio-temporal pattern of congenital hypothyroidism screening success in Iran (Case study, Fars counties during 2005-2013)

Abstract

Objective: 1) Spatio-temporal analysis of CH screening success in Fars counties during 2005-2013; 2) To analyze Neonatal CH clusters in Fars counties during 2005-2013; and 4) Help to provide better planning budget and facilities for Disease Control of CH in the study area and other regions.Results: The results of this study showed that the incidence of disease duration was variable from 2 to 10 in every 1,000 newborn boys more than girls in the rate. Also, the spatial distribution pattern of CH in newborns in the period studied based on the statistical significance level (p-value) and the index of spatial autocorrelation (Moran 's I) had a random pattern. This result can identify factors involved in disease in order to better planning in the field budget and facilities needed for Disease Control and CH in the Fars province are very helpful. In different geographical areas of the province, the analysis of the spatial distribution of CH in newborns every year to show differences and show a uniformity pattern decrease and tend to focus on specific areas of space that may be the pattern (focus spatial) happen in the next few years.