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Thyroid Foundation of Nepal conducted a health camp in Patan to raise awareness about the thyroid and its impact on the human body. Nepal is one of those countries that are considered to be an endemic area with rising cases of iodine deficiency including disorders like thyroid imbalance, goitres, and (hypo- and hyper-) thyroiditis. With Nepal being one of the key countries of interest, Thyroid Federation International in close collaboration with its Nepal chapter the Thyroid Foundation of Nepal recently conducted a health camp to test the prevalence of thyroid in a sample group in Nepal. The sample results show that thyroid and related cases are of growing concern and Nepal needs to focus and invest in its control. Here is all you need to know about thyroid in Nepal. Trend of thyroid cases Thyroid gland The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland nestled in the neck, regulates crucial bodily functions. The global prevalence, estimated at three to four per cent, showcases the wide...