Table 4 The association between central obesity and subclinical hypothyroidism
From: Oxidative DNA damage and subclinical hypothyroidism in children with obesity
WC>97th centile N =18 | WC<97th centile N =32 | Chi-square test | Odds ratio CI 95% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subclinical hypothyroidism | 12 (66.67%) | 5 (6.2%) | F= 13.375 p-value= <0.0001* | 10.800 (2.750–42.409) |
No subclinical hypothyroidism | 6 (33.33%) | 27 (93.8%) |