Association of Metabolic Syndrome Parameters with TT3 and FT3/FT4 Ratio in Obese Turkish Population

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TARÇIN Ö., Abanonu G. B., Yazici D., Tarcin O.

METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS, vol.10, no.2, pp.137-142, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 10 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1089/met.2011.0098
• Journal Name: METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.137-142
• Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Obesity and metabolic syndrome are major health problems worldwide, including Turkey. Recent studies have shown an association between thyroid function tests and metabolic syndrome parameters. In this study, we aimed to determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome in an obese Turkish population and the relationship between metabolic syndrome and thyroid functions.