Can P140 cure thyroids, 200 million3 Sep 2025 09:35
Thyroid disease is an umbrella term encompassing various conditions that affect the function, size, or structure of the thyroid, mainly including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, autoimmune thyroid disease, and thyroid cancer.1 It is estimated that approximately 200 million people worldwide were diagnosed with thyroid disease.2 According to the survey, the prevalence of overt hyperthyroidism in areas with sufficient iodine ranges from 0.2% to 1.3%, while the prevalence of hypothyroidism ranges from 1% to 2%.3 Moreover, the proportion of palpable thyroid nodules in the general population accounts for 4% to 7%.4