Thyroid Disease Awareness Month
The thyroid gland controls your metabolism—when it's thriving, you’re THRIVING!
January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month, let's learn some fun facts about your thyroid!
Did you know?
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More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.
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One woman in eight will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime.
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Mandatory Screening of newborns for congenital hypothyroidism, and early treatment that has prevented mental retardation.
