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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
Euthyroid sick syndrome is seen in 40-100% patients of nonthyroidal illness. | * Euthyroid sick syndrome is seen in 40-100% patients of nonthyroidal illness. | ||
In intensive care unit (ICU) | |||
In hospitalized patients the rate is 11-18% | * In intensive care unit (ICU) patient's the rate is as high as 70-75%. | ||
* In hospitalized patients the rate is 11-18%. | |||
===Age=== | ===Age=== | ||
Euthyroid sick syndrome is more commonly seen in elderly population. People over 65 have more chronic illnesses and have a greater probability of developing euthyroid sick syndrome. | Euthyroid sick syndrome is more commonly seen in elderly population. People over 65 have more chronic illnesses and have a greater probability of developing euthyroid sick syndrome. |
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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
- Euthyroid sick syndrome is seen in 40-100% patients of nonthyroidal illness.
- In intensive care unit (ICU) patient's the rate is as high as 70-75%.
- In hospitalized patients the rate is 11-18%.
Age
Euthyroid sick syndrome is more commonly seen in elderly population. People over 65 have more chronic illnesses and have a greater probability of developing euthyroid sick syndrome.
Race
Euthyroid sick syndrome has no racial predilection.
Sex
Euthyroid sick syndrome affects men and women equally.