Prevalence study of Goiter in 6-10 year old children of Khorramabad ,1995

In this cross-sectional study, 932 school boys and 927 school girls,6-10 years old of Khorramabad, Lorestan were selected randomly by proportionate multi-stage cluster sampling method. All students underwent clinical examination for presence of Goiter with the method and criteria recommended by world health organization ( WHO). Age specific prevalence rates of Goiter in boys 6 through 10 years, were 49.5-62.6-64-65.5 and 63.5 percent, and in girls were 70.6 -74 – 65.2- 70.4 and 80 percent respectively. Khorramabad is considered as a hyperenbemic area for Goiter. Comparison of prevalence rates in both sexes revealed that the rates were significantly higher in girls at all ages ( p<0.001). Also , total prevalence rates of Goiter in girls (72℅) and boys (61℅) were significantly different ( p