Incidence Statistics for Types of Hypothyroidism

The information below shows a list of types of Hypothyroidism, with information as to the annual incidence of each of these types of Hypothyroidism. Estimates of the people affected each year are calculated based on the available statistics.

Incidence Statistics for Types of Hypothyroidism

Incidence Statistics for Hypothyroidism

Incidence statistics about Hypothyroidism:

The following statistics relate to the incidence of Hypothyroidism:

• 1 in every 4,000 babies born with congenital hypothyroidism in the US (American Medical Women’s Association)

Types of Hypothyroidism

For more information about types of Hypothyroidism, refer to our section on types of Hypothyroidism.

About incidence:

The medical term 'incidence' of Hypothyroidism usually refers to the annual diagnosis rate of new cases of Hypothyroidism. Prevalence is a different medical disease measure that refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Hypothyroidism at any given time (e.g. prevalence includes people who have had a medical condition for a long time). For more information on prevalence and incidence statistics, see about prevalence and incidence statistics.

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