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Goiter and Its Associated Factors among Adolescent High School Girls at Tach Armachiho District, Northwest Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Belaynew MesfinBisrat MisganawMelkamu Tamir HunegnawEsmael Ali Muhammad
Published in: Journal of nutrition and metabolism (2020)
Goiter among high school adolescent girls in this study was high. Age of adolescent, residence, family history of goiter, and dietary diversity were statistically significant factors for goiter. Therefore, more emphasis will be given for late adolescent age, having family history of goiter, low dietary diversity, and rural residence to improve the burden of adolescent goiter.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • high school
  • mental health
  • south africa