Background Primordial and primary preventions of thyroid diseases are concerned with avoiding the appearance of risk factors, delaying the progression to overt disease, and minimizing the impact of illness. Summary Using related key words, 446 articles related to primordial and primary, preventions of thyroid diseases published between 2001-2015 were evaluated, categorized and analyzed. Prevention and elimination of iodine deficiency are major steps that have been successfully achieved and maintained in many countries of the world in last 2 decades. Recent investigations related to the effect of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and autoimmunity in the prevention of thyroid disorders have been reviewed. Conclusions The cornerstone for successful prevention of thyroid disease entails timely implementation of its primordial and primary preventions, which must be highly prioritized in related health strategies by health authorities.
Primordial and Primary Preventions of Thyroid Disease
F. Azizi,L. Mehran,F. Hosseinpanah,H. Delshad,A. Amouzegar
Published 2017 in International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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2017
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International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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2017-10-01
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Medicine
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