CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The day is observed on 25th of May every year to promote awareness and understanding of Thyroid diseases, their symptoms, prevention, and treatments.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Thyroid Day (WTD), 25th May, is dedicated to the global thyroid community, to our patients, physicians, and researchers who are committed to the care of thyroid patients and the treatment of thyroid diseases.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Thyroid Day (WTD), May 25 is dedicated to thyroid patients and all who are committed to the study and treatment of thyroid diseases worldwide. This year 2022, Thyroid and Communication is this year’s key message.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thyroid Awareness Month: History January is observed as the thyroid awareness month because American Thyroid Association was formed in the year 1923 in the same month.

Detailed explanation-5: -Thyroid conditions have likely been around for hundreds of years, especially those caused by autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease. The first mention of the treatment of a goiter, or an enlarged thyroid gland, is in 2700 BC when seaweed was a medical therapy in what is now China!