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Screening. One million Portuguese may have thyroid diseasesPhoto by Marta Branco on Pexels
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Screening. One million Portuguese may have thyroid diseases

RTP Notícias2 September 2026 at 13:50

There is currently a thyroid disease screening underway in Portugal. It is estimated that around one million Portuguese people may suffer from thyroid diseases, which represents a significant portion of the country's population.

However, more than half of patients suffering from these conditions are not diagnosed, meaning many people live with the disease without knowing. This situation raises concerns about the need for greater awareness and access to diagnostic tests.

The screening aims to identify undiagnosed cases and allow timely treatment of thyroid diseases, which can have a significant impact on patients' quality of life.

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