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Latest revision as of 22:17, 29 July 2020

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Farman Khan, MD, MRCP [2]

A history of other autoimmune diseases like adrenal insufficiency and pernicious anemia increases the risk of hyperthyroidism.

Hyperthyroidism can happen at any age, but it is more common in people aged 60 and older. Graves' disease is more common between 40-60 years of age.

Hyperthyroidism is more common in women than men.

A family history of Graves' disease or other forms of hyperthyroidism increases the risk of hyperthyroidism.

Japanese people appear to be at a greater risk of hyperthyroidism.

Other Factors like common viral infection and pregnancy may also increase the risk of hyperthyroidism.

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+===Autoimmune disorders===
+A history of other autoimmune diseases like [[adrenal insufficiency]] and [[pernicious anemia]] increases the risk of hyperthyroidism.
+===Age===
+Hyperthyroidism can happen at any age, but it is more common in people aged 60 and older. Graves' disease is more common between 40-60 years of age.
+===Gender===
+Hyperthyroidism is more common in women than men.
+===Genetic Factors===
+A family history of Graves' disease or other forms of hyperthyroidism increases the risk of hyperthyroidism.
+===Race===
+Japanese people appear to be at a greater risk of hyperthyroidism.
+===Others===
+Other Factors like common viral infection and pregnancy may also increase the risk of hyperthyroidism.
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