Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) can impair concentration and memory skills. If this is a case among adolescents it may impair learning abilities, which in turn may be the cause of poorer performance on various tests and exams. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of SCH in teenage girls attending the gymnasia in the city of Starogard Gdański.Material and methods: In total 487 girls (age range 11.5–14.7 ...