What Is Hashimoto's Disease?
8. Risk Factors
People that are exposed to unusually high levels of radiation have an increased risk of developing Hashimoto’s disease. Thankfully, this is something that the vast majority of people are unlikely to be exposed to. There is also a higher risk of Hashimoto’s disease in people when there is a history of thyroid disease in their family.
Having other autoimmune diseases will also make somebody more likely to develop Hashimoto’s disease. Also, women are more likely to develop the condition then men are. While the disease can affect people of all ages, it is most likely to be found in people who are in their middle ages.
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