SUBCLINICAL HYPOTHYROIDISM AND MICROALBUMINURIA: INSIGHTS FROM NHANES-III

Studies suggest sub clinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is related to cardiovascular mortality (CVM). We explored the relationship of SCH on the prevalence of microalbuminuria (MIA) which is a strong marker for CV disease. We explored the NHANES-III database (n=6812). We excluded individuals <40 years,