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In total, 500 participants were randomly selected from each group: the abnormal thyroid test group (cases) and the normal thyroid test group (controls). Participants were interviewed using a structured list of associated risk factors with the following sections: sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, family history of thyroid disease, BMI, previous radiation therapy, and certain medications.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The prevalence of abnormal thyroid tests was found to be 11%. Cases were categorized into four groups: hyperthyroidism (26.4%), hypothyroidism (64.6%), hyperthyroidism (4.5%), and subclinical hypothyroidism 13 (4.5%). The results showed significant differences between case and control in the following risk factors: female sex, increasing age, BMI, dyslipidemia, family history of thyroid disease, and previous radiation therapy (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = &lt;0.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In summary, the high prevalence of abnormal thyroid results highlights the need for an organized national screening program for individuals at average risk for developing thyroid disease.<\/jats:p>\n                  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