Thyroid Function Test Market to Flourish with an Impressive CAGR by 2031
Thyroid Function Test Market Outlook 2031
• The global thyroid function test market was valued at US$ 1.5 Bn in 2021
• The global market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2031
• The global thyroid function test market is anticipated to exceed US$ 2.6 Bn by 2031
Overview of Global Thyroid Function Test Market
Thyroid function test, or thyroid test, checks the levels of hormones that are produced by the thyroid gland as well as the pituitary gland situated in the brain. The accuracy of thyroid test results could be affected by medication including vitamin supplements or herbal remedies. Therefore, these tests must be performed under the recommendation and guidance of a doctor.
Excessive Alcohol Consumption Affects Thyroid Function
Alcohol consumption is considered one of the high-risk factors for disease and disability. Globally, high-income countries in developed regions account for the highest alcohol consumption, with around 50.1% of the U.S. population (adults over 18 years of age) being regular drinkers. As per various studies, there exists a negative relationship between the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis and alcoholism.
Regular drinking inhibits peripheral thyroid hormones, frees T3 and T4, and minimizes the activity of type II 5’-deiodinase, which further affects metabolic function. This leads to the development of hypothyroidism. Tobacco also induces changes in thyroid function tests such as a decrease in TSH levels and increase in thyroid hormones.
