Goiter and its prevention and treatment

There are two types of goiter: one is iodine goiter (also known as iodine toxic goiter); The other is hypothyroidism goiter. Iodine goiter is mainly distributed in the northeast of Guangrao County. Iodine goiter is mainly distributed on both banks of Hezi River.

The main prevention and treatment measures of goiter are to change the water source and choose drinking water that meets the sanitary standards; Low iodine goiter should also increase food with high iodine content or eat iodized salt.

In recent years, due to the construction of the Yellow River Diversion Project and the popularization of tap water, the drinking water conditions of residents in most areas have been improved, and the incidence of endemic diseases has decreased.