International holidays - World Thyroid Day

Medical statistics show that almost a quarter of the world's population has diseases or disorders of the thyroid gland (thyroid gland). It is she who performs a huge job in our body, maintains hormonal balance, regulates metabolism, and participates in the formation of nerve cells. Many simply do not know how their thyroid gland works and have never had it checked. On May 25, all residents of our planet have a unique chance to undergo a free consultation with an endocrinologist (in many large cities they hold free events) and learn more about problems associated with the thyroid gland. More than 10% of the world's inhabitants suffer from thyroid diseases, and do not even suspect it. To draw public attention to this problem, in 2009, the European Organization of Thyroid Diseases proposed celebrating May 25 every year, a day dedicated to the health of our endocrinological system. The idea was picked up in many medical communities around the world. This holiday is celebrated in Russia, Ukraine, Asia, North and Latin America. This event is celebrated by everyone who is associated with thyroid diseases, i.e.: - patients directly; - medical personnel (therapists, endocrinologists, physiologists, support staff); - researchers studying thyroid problems; - students of medical schools. This celebration began to be celebrated for the first time in 2009. The main idea of ​​this event is to convey to the entire population the need to undergo an annual checkup with an endocrinologist, to increase information about thyroid diseases and the consequences to which they lead. For this purpose, for educational purposes, many medical institutions, schools, and kindergartens organize lectures and seminars on this problem. One important and useful tradition of this day is to organize charity dinners; the money collected at this event goes to funds to help the sick. 1) The thyroid gland produces many hormones, including those responsible for storing iodine in the body and for the absorption of phosphorus and calcium into bone tissue (these substances protect human bones from premature wear). 2) One of the most important functions of the thyroid gland is regulating metabolism and cell regeneration.3) The thyroid gland of a newborn weighs 2-3 g, of an adult - 15-30 g.4) Improper functioning of the thyroid gland can lead to obesity or dystrophy.5) In appearance, the thyroid gland resembles a butterfly or the letter "H".6 ) 10% of the adult population of the world has nodular disorders of the thyroid gland, up to 30% of the population of Russia and Central Asia suffer from an increase in the size of the thyroid gland due to a lack of iodine in the body, 8-10% of elderly people experience a deterioration in the functioning of the thyroid gland. Today, more than 90% of all thyroid diseases are associated with iodine deficiency in the body. They can be prevented - it is enough to consume the daily intake of iodine every day, i.e. 150-200 mg. Remember, most thyroid problems are not only curable, but also preventable.