Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction is a common endocrine disorder affecting 300 million people around the world and over half are expected to be unaware of the condition. The number of people suffering from metabolic syndrome is also on the rise and it is estimated that a quarter of the world’s adults have metabolic syndrome. Thyroid dysfunction and metabolic syndrome (Met S) are both associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia and low grade infl...