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How dangerous is thyroid?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 10/8/2022

Thyroid can be dangerous, more so for women than men. Being over 50 increases the risk of thyroid disease for both men and women. Also having a first degree relative, such as a mother, or sister makes the risk slightly greater.

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