Prof Iqbal says that thyroid is an important gland in front of neck, which controls and affects all the basic body functions, including physical and mental growth, metabolism, reproduction and digestion.
He said any disease which leads to over functioning (hyperthyroidism) or under functioning (hyperthyroidism) of this gland affects all the major body systems and leads to significant morbidity or even death.
He said the thyroid disease in Pakistan was much overlooked entity due to lack of public awareness, vague symptomatology and iodine deficiency.
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