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Why is thyroid disease common in a population which takes enough iodine in diet?

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Other causes.: Iodine deficiency may disturb thyroid function but there are many other reasons for thyroid disease. Genetic abnormalities may produce hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism amongst other factors.

Answered 12/31/2013

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