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High prevalence of thyroid nodules and their association with cardiometabolic risk in Mongolia

  • By

  • Oyuntugs Byambasukh

  • Anar Bayarmunkh

  • Tsakhim-Erdene Tsendjav

  • Tugsjargal Purevsukh

  • Tuvshinjargal Dashjamts

  • Batzorig Bayartsogt

  • Enkhtur Yadamsuren

  • Altaisaikhan Khasag

  • Oyunsuren Enebish

  • Tumur-Ochir Tsedev-Ochir

  • June 8, 2026

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    Thyroid nodules were found in 40.3% of 36,395 adults in Mongolia, with a higher prevalence in women and urban areas.

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    Participants with thyroid nodules exhibited higher BMI, central obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk compared to those without.

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    The prevalence of thyroid nodules was particularly high in individuals categorized as very high cardiovascular risk.

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    Multivariate analysis confirmed independent associations between thyroid nodules and factors like age, female sex, and obesity.

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    The study highlights the need for further research on the relationship between thyroid nodules and cardiometabolic diseases in Mongolia.

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High prevalence of thyroid nodules and their association with cardiometabolic risk in Mongolia

  • by Oyuntugs Byambasukh, Anar Bayarmunkh, Tsakhim-Erdene Tsendjav, Tugsjargal Purevsukh, Tuvshinjargal Dashjamts, Batzorig Bayartsogt, Enkhtur Yadamsuren, Altaisaikhan Khasag, Oyunsuren Enebish, Tumur-Ochir Tsedev-Ochir

  • June 8, 2026

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