Effects of anxiety on thyroid nodules among Adolescents - A Cross-sectional study from Jiangsu, China

Key Points

• Thyroid nodules were more prevalent in adolescents with higher anxiety levels, indicating a possible link.
• The study observed a notable prevalence rate of thyroid nodules in anxious adolescents, approximately 32%.
• Conducted as a cross-sectional study in Jiangsu, China, using assessment tools for anxiety and thyroid evaluations.
• These findings highlight the necessity for further exploration of psychological stress impacting thyroid health.