It is estimated that 13 million American have some sort of thyroid disorder, yet more than half remain undiagnosed.
Women are five to eight times more likely than men to suffer from a thyroid disorder.
Since thyroid disorders are a major women's health issue, AMWA has called for action by developing a consumer education campaign. The project continues to strive to alert the public to the thyroid gland's central role in the body and teaches consumers to recognize early signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders. It encourages consumers to get a simple test for thyroid dysfunction. Your Thyroid is a project developed by AMWA and funded through a grant from Knoll Pharmaceutical Company.