Correlates of Positive Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies Among Firefighters: A Cross-Sectional-Study.
Kemi OgunsinaTulay Koru-SengulValentina RodriguezAlberto J Caban-MartinezNatasha Schaefer-SolleSoyeon AhnErin N Kobetz-KermanDavid J LeePublished in: Journal of the Endocrine Society (2022)
The prevalence of TPOAb is high among firefighters in our study, and family history is a significant determinant of testing positive for TPOAb. Firefighters may benefit from TPOAb and thyroid stimulating hormone tests, and screening for family history of thyroid disease at baseline employee medical check-ups. This finding suggests the need for further studies.