Potential impacts of adult growth hormone deficiency: a population-based study in England
GHD in adults is associated with increased risk of premature mortality, CVD, osteoporosis, depression and socioeconomic challenges such as unemployment. Timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment and comprehensive support are critical to mitigating these adverse outcomes.
Authors
- Andrew Toogood
- Sherwin Criseno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6268-1628)
- Emma L. Gayton
- Noya Machtiger-Azoulay
- Marzieh Araghi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4814-5463)
Institutions
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Pfizer (United States) (US)
- Pfizer (United Kingdom) (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-108782
- Primary Topic
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00