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January 1, 2011Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism148 citationsOpen Access

Epidemiology of thyroid diseases in Africa

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AOAnthonia OgberaSKSonnyFolunrusho Kuku

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Diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders in the African continent remain suboptimal. Thyroid registries may be helpful to determine the scope of the burden of thyroid disorders since this knowledge may help change policies on the approach to the management of these disorders.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69daa8f284371aa676a3dacehttps://doi.org/10.4103/2230-8210.83331
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