Death rates for acquired hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis in English populations (1979-2010): comparison of underlying cause and all certified causes.

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BACKGROUND: Overt hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis have widespread systemic effects and are associated with increased mortality. Most death certificates that include them do not have the thyroid disease coded as the underlying cause of death. AIM: To describe regional (1979-2010) and national (1995-2010) trends in mortality rates for acquired hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis, analysing all certified causes of death (termed 'mentions') and not just the underlying cause. DESIGN: Analysis of ...

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Authors: Goldacre, M; Duncan, M

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians
• Volume: 106
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 229-235
• Publication date: 2013-03-01
• DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hct011
• EISSN: 1460-2393
• ISSN: 1460-2725
• Language: English
• Keywords: Adolescent; Hypothyroidism; Humans; Adult; Middle Aged; Aged; Female; Male; Mortality; Child; Infant; England; Child, Preschool; Thyrotoxicosis; Death Certificates; Infant, Newborn; Cause of Death