Hypo - and Hyperthyroidism and Associated Risk Factors in Northwestern

Thyroid disorders are among the common clinical disorders occurring in most communities. The main aim of this study was to determine the associated causes of hypoor hyperthyroidism occurrence. This study was a cross sectional retrospective study conducted to investigate hypoor hyperthyroid patients and contributing causes of hypoor hyperthyroidism occurrence during 2003-2007 in Hamadan. Data were analyzed using tand Chi-square tests. There were more hypothyroid than hyperthyroid patients (p<0.05). Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism was higher in females than males (p<0.001). Daily intake of meat , cereal and grains was lower than standard minimum daily requirement in patients (p<0.001). History of familial marriage was observed in 38.5% of parents of patients with hyperthyroidism and in 18.39% of parents of patients with hypothyroidism. History of psychological problems (stress, anxiety, depression, etc.) were observed in 41.25% of patients with hyperthyroidism and 60.3% of patients with hypothyroidism and history of negative life events (spouse addiction, discovery of serious illness in the family, death of loved ones, and etc) were observed in 45.5% of patients with hyperthyroidism and 64.4% patients with hypothyroidism. The present study indicates that people with thyroid disorders in comparison with standard diet had lower meat and cereal intake. Occurrence of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism was more common in females than males. Genetic background, familial history, psychological problems were among the important causes associated with hypoor hyperthyroidism occurrence in patients in Hamadan. Keywords—Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Associated Factors, Iran.