On May 5, 2025, a roundtable discussion was held on the topic «Preventive measures for vulnerable populations aimed at maintaining euthyroid thyroid status»
On May 5, 2025, a round table was held with the participation of a team of young scientists and employees of the State Institution «Marzieiev Institute for Public Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine,» dedicated to the topic: «Preventive measures for vulnerable segments of the population aimed at maintaining the euthyroid status of the thyroid gland.»
The presentation was made by Olena Mykhailenko, a Leading Researcher of the Laboratory of Biocides and Toxicology, Candidate of Medical Sciences, a Doctor of the Highest Category.
During the report, the lecturer highlighted clinical cases from her own practice, focused the attention of the audience on prophylactic measures for the prevention of thyroid diseases.
The main points of the report are:
- The thyroid gland is involved in the production of hormones necessary for health and, together with the nervous and immune systems, regulates the functioning of all body systems.
- According to statistics, one in five people in Ukraine has problems with the function or structure of the gland, and some people have two disorders at the same time, mostly women.
- In the absence of treatment and monitoring of the thyroid gland, a person becomes prone to pathology of internal organs. First of all, the cardiovascular system is affected.
- With age, the likelihood of developing cancer also increases, so most patients are over 45-60 years old, and in women the disease is diagnosed 3 to 4 times more often than in men.
- Regular observation by a specialist will help to avoid serious consequences.
- It is necessary to take responsibility for your own health and take care of its condition on a regular basis.
The issue of health and prevention of thyroid diseases aroused keen interest and discussion among the audience.
(date of publication on the website 05.05.2025)