Keyu Han

Ms. Keyu Han

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 December 2025 in Nutrients
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JZJingtao Zhao
Jingtao Zhao
MCManman Chen
Manman Chen
YPYang Peng
Yang Peng
KHKeyu Han
Keyu Han
QLQu Lu
Qu Lu
BDBin Dong
Bin Dong
Background: Iodine deficiency remains a significant public health concern worldwide and may contribute to metabolic disorders beyond thyroid dysfunction. Emerging evidence suggests that nutritional factors, such as vitamin A, may influence the health effects of iodine deficiency, yet population-based evidence remains limited. This study aimed to investigate the associations between iodine deficiency and cardiometabolic risk factors (blood pressure, glucose, and lipids) and to explore whether these associations are different between adults with different vitamin A levels. Methods: A total of 4723 adults (1895 males and 2828 females) were included in this cross-sectional study. Participants were categorized based on iodine status and serum vitamin A levels. Demographic, anthropometric, and biochemical indicators were assessed through standardized examinations. Multivariable linear and logistic regression models were used to evaluate the associations between iodine deficiency and continuous (systolic blood pressure [SBP], diastolic blood pressure [DBP], fasting blood glucose [FBG], total cholesterol [TC], high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL-C], low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C], triglycerides [TGs]) and binary outcomes (hypertension, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia), with stratified analyses by gender, age, and vitamin A status. Results: Iodine deficiency was significantly associated with higher SBP (β = 2.89, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.00–3.77), DBP (β = 1.08, 0.55–1.60), FBG (β = 0.06, 0.01–0.12) and TC (β = 0.05, 0.00–0.10). The odds of hypertension (odds ratio [OR] = 1.41, 1.23–1.63) and hyperglycemia (OR = 1.39, 1.17–1.65) were also increased. Stratified analyses indicated that these associations were more pronounced among participants with vitamin A deficiency than those with sufficient vitamin A. In this subgroup, iodine deficiency was positively associated with FBG (β = 0.14, 0.03–0.25), TC (β = 0.08, 0.00–0.15), and hyperglycemia (OR = 1.35, 1.04–1.76). Conclusions: The findings suggest that the association of iodine deficiency with adverse cardiometabolic risk factors may be stronger in individuals with concurrent vitamin A deficiency. This highlights the potential value of integrated nutritional assessments and supports the need for longitudinal studies to confirm these interactions and assess the effects of combined micronutrient supplementation.

21 October 2026 in Journal of Internal Medicine
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ZYZichen Ye
Zichen Ye
YWYawen Wang
Yawen Wang
YQYimin QU
Yimin QU
MCManman Chen
Manman Chen
JFJinming Fan
Jinming Fan
LLLiming Li
Liming Li