In the United States, most thyroid disorders are caused by ____.
A) iodine deficiency
B) iron deficiency
C) an autoimmune disorder
D) insecticides
E) a combination of more than one of these

Question

In the United States, most thyroid disorders are caused by ____.​
A) ​iodine deficiency
B) ​iron deficiency
C) ​an autoimmune disorder
D) ​insecticides
E) ​a combination of more than one of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Most thyroid disorders in the United States are caused by autoimmune disorders, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis for hypothyroidism and Graves' disease for hyperthyroidism. Iodine deficiency is a common cause of thyroid disorders globally but is less common in the United States due to iodine supplementation in salt and other foods.

In the United States, Most Thyroid Disorders Are Caused by ____.​

In the United States, Most Thyroid Disorders Are Caused by ____.