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There are no guidelines regarding the prevention of hypothyroidism.

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References

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  • Hypothyroidism. National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service website. Available at: http://endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/Hypothyroidism. Updated February 27, 2012. Accessed November 20, 2012.

  • Roberts CG, Ladenson RW. Hypothyroidism. Lancet. 2004;363:793-803.

  • Trumbo PR. Perchlorate consumption, iodine status, and thyroid function. Nutr Rev. 2010; 68(1):62-66.

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