Research has identified a clear association between exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, and the risk of developing thyroid disorders. These metals can interfere with thyroid hormone production and action, leading to various clinical manifestations of thyroid disease. Women, especially those in high-exposure jobs or living in polluted areas, are at a heightened risk.
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