The Study of Congenital Hypothyroidism Prevalence Using Screening in Azarshahr, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, 2011

Background and objectives : Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most prevalent causes of mental retardation which is preventable provided that earlier diagnosis and treatment are performed. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism among newborns i...

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Main Authors: Ali Nayerpour, Sepide Shakeri-Gavgani, Azra Mamaghaniyan, Parinaz Rezadokht-Mamaghani, Soheila Shakeri-Gavgani, Jila Mahmoodi, Ali Jafari-Khounigh
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2013-03-01
Series:Taṣvīr-i salāmat
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Online Access:https://doh.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/doh-55.pdf