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Is thyroid causes to early death?
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It can: Untreated or undiagnosed thyroid disease can cause premature death, whether it be related to an overactive thyroid, underactive thyroid or cancer. If diagnosed and treated appropriately, many people suffering from thyroid disease have normal life expectancies.
Answered 9/11/2014
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