“Thyroid disease is a highly prevalent condition with impact on childhood development, women’s fertility, and risk of malignancy, making it an important global health issue of high priority.” This according to the Science Direct website.
“Many South Africans are still unaware of what the thyroid is and what to look out for when it comes to thyroid health,” says Dr Justus Apffelstaedt, a specialist surgeon with an interest in thyroid and parathyroid health management. “Being armed with the facts greatly increases the opportunity for early detection and diagnosis, which are a patient’s best chance for recovery.”
