Prevalence and incidence of hypopituitarism in an adult Caucasian population in northwestern Spain

Abstract

We present for the first time data on the prevalence and incidence of hypopituitarism in the general adult population. These patients showed a tendency to suffer LH/FSH deficiency as the most prevalent hormone deficit. Furthermore, patients with hypopituitarism due to a tumour or its treatment showed a greater tendency to suffer GH deficiency than those with a non-tumour cause. These data may be useful for producing a rational programme for patients suffering from this condition and also for comparison with future data in our country and elsewhere in the world.