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Hyperthyroidism - Prevention

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Prevention

Hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease is a genetic disease that you cannot prevent.

People who smoke are more likely to develop Graves' disease and Graves' ophthalmopathy than people who do not smoke.

Last Updated: 12/03/2007