a negative trendP <0.01
A negative trend was observed for MetS prevalence among the UIC groups, with a significant difference ( P <0.01).
A negative trend was observed for MetS prevalence among the UIC groups, with a significant difference ( P <0.01).
A gradual decrease in OR from the iodine-deficient group to the high‐iodine group could be observed in the overall population and among males, suggesting a decreasing trend in the risk of MetS in respondents with increasing UICs.
A high MetS risk was observed in the iodine-deficient group, which did not reach statistical significance.