21/09/2025
is a condition characterized by the insufficient production of thyroid hormones, commonly affecting women and older adults.
In North America and Europe, its prevalence ranges from 0.3% to 2% but it may affect up to 12% of the population, with higher prevalence in areas with inadequate nutritional iodine levels.
This Review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of primary overt hypothyroidism in nonpregnant adults.
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