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Health Conditions
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Hypothyroidism
Who has it?
Hypothyroidism affects an estimated 10 million Americans. Eight million of these Americans don't even know they have it and have never been treated. The condition occurs most commonly in women (approximately 2 out of 100 women) and mainly in women over the age of 40 years. Although it is much less common, hypothyroidism does occur in approximately 2 out of 1000 males. It is important to note that hypothyroidism is more likely to occur as age increases. In the general population, as many as 18 out of 1000 people have hypothyroidism.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
