Английская Википедия:Endemic goitre
Шаблон:Infobox medical condition (new) Endemic goitre is a type of goitre that is associated with dietary iodine deficiency.[1][2]
Cause
Some inland areas, where soil and water lacks iodine compounds and consumption of marine foods is low, are known for higher incidence of goitre. In such areas goitre is said to be "endemic".Шаблон:Citation needed
Prevention
This type of goitre is easily preventable. In most developed countries regulations have been put into force by health policy institutions requiring salt, flour or water to be fortified with iodine.Шаблон:Citation needed
Treatment
Treatment of endemic goitre is medical with iodine and thyroxine preparations. Surgery is only necessary in cases where complicated by significant compression of nearby structures.Шаблон:Citation needed
References
Шаблон:Thyroid disease Шаблон:Authority control
