What Is Hypothyroidism?
8. Who’s At Risk?
Hypothyroidism can develop in anybody, but certain types of people are more at risk than others are. For example, it is more likely to occur in the over 60s, and women are also more prone to the condition. People are also at a higher risk if there is a history of the condition in their family.
People that have had thyroid surgery are also more likely to develop hypothyroidism. Those that have certain autoimmune conditions are also in a higher risk category. Radiation treatment will also increase the chances of hypothyroidism developing. Women who have recently been pregnant are also more prone to developing the condition.
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