Demographics of the Sample Population
| Characteristic | Subclincal Hypothyroidism(n = 215) No. (%) | Control (n = 8,013) No. (%) | PValue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note: Percentages are weighted totals using SUDAAN to account for the complex sampling design of the NHANES III. | |||
| Sex | <.01 | ||
| Male | 72 (27.4) | 3,890 (47.9) | |
| Female | 143 (72.6) | 4,123 (52.1) | |
| Race | <.01 | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 142 (90.0) | 4,025 (80.5) | |
| Non-Hispanic black | 20 (3.2) | 1,916 (9.1) | |
| Mexican-American | 43 (3.0) | 1,751 (3.5) | |
| Other | 10 (3.8) | 321 (6.9) | |
| Age | <.01 | ||
| 40–49 y | 29 (23.0) | 2,294 (37.9) | |
| 50–59 y | 35 (17.3) | 1,580 (24.1) | |
| 60–69 y | 45 (23.4) | 1,865 (20.4) | |
| 70–79 y | 64 (27.7) | 1,338 (12.8) | |
| >80 y | 42 (8.6) | 936 (4.8) | |