Thyroid disorders such as goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer are highly prevalent but neglected diseases in the Philippines according to medical experts speaking before a media forum dubbed “Thyroid Care: Walking The Healthy Path.” The thyroid, a butterfly
Thyroid disorders are becoming prevalent in the Philippines according to a panel of medical experts. Speaking before a media forum, Dr. Nemencio Nicodemus Jr., president of the Philippine Thyroid Association, said common thyroid diseases (such as goiter) which mostly affect women, are on the rise since 1993. “In fact, Filipinos…