(2) This study is consistent with the results of another study in which neutering and spaying was determined to be the most significant gender - associated risk factor for development of hypothyroidism. (chercarkennels.net)
This data also indicates an increase of associated risk factors such as overweight and obesity. (sciencedaily.com)
This reflects an increase in associated risk factors such as being overweight or obese. (visualnews.com)