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bingousmle - 06-20-10 06:16
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide from the following
A. Autoimmune disease
B. Graves’ disease
C. Iatrogenic causes
D. Iodine deficiency
E. Medication side effects
bingousmle - 06-20-10 06:16
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide from the following
A. Autoimmune disease
B. Graves’ disease
C. Iatrogenic causes
D. Iodine deficiency
E. Medication side effects
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: IM13 babbu5508 - 06-20-10 14:27 My answer is: d.
hashimoto's disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.The vast majority of cases of hypothyroidism (roughly 95% or more) are caused by a problem within the thyroid gland.
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