July 18, 2025

Frequency of Congenital Hypothyroidism in Term Neonates at Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital, Islamabad

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Descriptive cross-sectional study found a 5.6% prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism in neonates, highlighting the need for better screening.

The prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism was found to be 5.6% among term neonates, indicating significant public health implications.
Initial screening identified 10.4% of neonates with elevated TSH levels, with 7 diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism after confirmation.
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over six months, analyzing venous blood samples for thyroid hormone levels in newborns.
These findings suggest that many cases of congenital hypothyroidism are asymptomatic, emphasizing the need for improved newborn screening in Pakistan.

Farooq et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Descriptive cross-sectional study found a 5.6% prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism in neonates, highlighting the need for better screening.