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Oct 14, 2025

4 min

What is the Most Common Type of Thyroid Condition in the Elderly?

Thyroid disease is common in older adults, with subclinical hypothyroidism present in up to 15% of people 65 or older. So, what is the most common type of thyroid condition in the elderly and why does it so often go undiagnosed?

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