Various Possible Toxicants Involved in Thyroid Dysfunction: A Review
About 300 million people across the world suffer from thyroid gland dysfunction. Environmental factors play an important role in causation of autoimmune thyroid diseases in susceptible individuals. Genetics contributes to 70% of the risk. In order to reduce the risk, we need to understand the asso...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7092/15195_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(Bm_Om)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | About 300 million people across the world suffer from thyroid gland dysfunction. Environmental factors play an important role in causation
of autoimmune thyroid diseases in susceptible individuals. Genetics contributes to 70% of the risk. In order to reduce the risk, we need to
understand the association of environmental agents with thyroid dysfunction. These factors are especially relevant for those at increased
risk due to positive family history. The ideal study to see the impact of a thyroid toxicant consists of directly measuring the degree of
exposure to toxicant in an individual with his thyroid status. Knowledge of various factors influencing thyroid dysfunction can help in
interpreting the results of such studies in a better way. This article is an attempt to highlight the various possible toxicants affecting
thyroid function so that adequate measures can be undertaken to control excessive exposure in future to reduce the prevalence of
thyroid disorders. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |