<p>According to the American Medical Women's Association an estimated 13 million Americans have thyroid disorders and more than half of the remain undiagnosed. Women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to suffer from an overactive or underactive thyroid. <BR><BR>Our chart <b>Thyroid Disorders </b>defines the the thyroid and explains its role in the body. <BR>The central image illustrates a normal thyroid gland and surrounding structures;<BR>Also illustrates and describes:</p><ul> <li>normal hormone production</li> <li>how to check your thyroid</li></ul><p>Illustrates, describes and list symptoms of the following thyroid disorders:</p><ul> <li>overactive thyroid</li> <li>underactive thyroid</li> <li>thyroid nodules</li> <li>cancer</li></ul><p>And describes common diseases associated with these types of thyroid disorders<BR><BR>Made in USA<BR>Available in the following versions:</p><div><ul> <li> 20" x 26" heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587798320</li> <li> 20" x 26" heavy weight paper ISBN 9781587798313</li></ul></div>