Levels of thyroxine, TSH, thyroid volume and mental performance among Orang Asli in selected settlements in Malaysia

Osman A 1 , Zaleha MI , Iskandar ZA , Tan TT , Ali MM , Roslan I Show all authors , Khalid BA

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  • 1 Department of Community Health, Medical Faculty, Universiti Kebangsaari, Kuala Lumpur, Malasyia
East Afr Med J, 1996 Apr;73(4):259-63.
PMID: 8706612

Abstract

A significant difference in the levels of thyroxine (T4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroid volume among settlements at various selected Orang Asli locations is reported. The levels improved according to the level of socio-economic development. No significant difference was found in mental performance by location.

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