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

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 08 Jun 2026, 00:00

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

Examination of thyroid nodule prevalence and associations with cardiometabolic risk factors across a large adult screening cohort.

Key Takeaways
  • Final analysis included 36,395 adults who received thyroid ultrasound
  • Participants with nodules were older, mean age 56.56 versus 51.83 years
  • Central obesity prevalence was higher in those with nodules at 61.1%
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