In time for the
International Thyroid Awareness Week [ITAW] 2017, Merck, the leading science
and healthcare innovation company has worked hand in hand with
the Philippine Thyroid Association [PTA], Philippine Society of Endocrinology,
Diabetes, and Metabolism [PSEDM], and the Iodine Global Network [IGN], to raise
consciousness and create more public awareness on thyroid diseases.
Thyroid
disorders are some of the most common diseases worldwide. In our country, the
case is about one in every 11 adults that suffers from goiter or other thyroid
problems. It was also discovered that thyroid diseases are most common in women
than in men. They are also at risk of hypothyroidism by 10 times. Studies also
show that women who recently gave birth and those who are in the menopausal
stage are more vulnerable.
You can have your thyroid
checked and learn more about thyroid when you come and visit the International
Thyroid Awareness Week 2017 on May 27, 2017, Saturday, at the Robinson’s
Novaliches Trade Hall! There will be Free Thyroid screening, lectures and
doctors consultaion plus other exciting perks in store for you. Best of all,
they’re all absolutely FREE and it’s open to the public from 2:00 to 6:00PM!
