Original of this article was published on ZRT Laboratory Blog. Last reviewed: May 2026.
Thyroid cancer is now among the top 10 most common cancers worldwide, with incidence rising by an average of 5.5% per year. But experts are divided: is this a genuine epidemic, or an epidemic of diagnosis driven by more sensitive imaging? This article reviews the evidence on both sides, explores the role of iodine deficiency, radiation exposure and environmental factors, and explains why thyroid awareness — and monitoring — matters year-round.
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Original of this article was published on ZRT Laboratory Blog.