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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Primary Prevention

• Using iodized table salt to prevent from goitre caused by iodine deficiency.
• Making regular check of thyroid gland function and under the doctor's direction when taking medications such as immunosuppressants, antiretrovirals, amiodarone and lithium.
• Avoiding or decreasing radiation exposure of thyroid gland.