The following questions address key points from the lecture; "Epidemiology of Hypothyroidism ". Consider the materials presented in the lecture plus the suggested web-sites in making your response.

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For this exercise, I want you to consider the issues of aetiology of Hypothyroidism in different areas of the world, prevalence and prevention of the problem in these areas.
 
 

1. What are the health effects of hypothyroidism?

2.What is the estimated number of subjects affected with iodine-deficiency disorders in the world?

(a.) 1570 millions

(b.) 750 millions

(c.) 43 millions
 
 

3. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the main cause of hypothyroidism is?

iodine-deficiency

auto-immune disease
 
 

4. What is the economic impact of hypothyroidism?

5. What is the current situation of congenital hypothyroidism in the US?

6. If you are in control of health care in one developing country with prevalent Iodine-Deficiency Disorders. Which method would you prefer to implement in your country to prevent this serious health problem?:

(a.) Iodine supplementation in the salt and other food items.

(b.) Applying an obligatory neonatal screening program for all new-borns in the country.

(c.) Both.
 
 

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