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It's pretty rare. When it does occur it's almost always in women, although there are some exceptions.

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This immune system disorder runs in families, and affects about 5% of adults in the United States.

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According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, of the nearly 30 million people estimated to be suffering from thyroid dysfunction, most have hypothyroidism.

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