THE BRITISH THYROID FOUNDATION in numbers

Thyroid disorders are up to 10 times more common in women

Being diagnosed with a thyroid disorder can greatly impact people’s lives. The British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) provides information and support to help people live better with thyroid disease, and also funds vital research to improve outcomes for people living with thyroid disorders.

Up To 1 In 20 People In The Uk Has A Thyroid Disorder

£540,000 HAS BEEN INVESTED INTO THYROID RESEARCH OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS

30,000-PLUS FREE PATIENT LEAFLETS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO HOSPITALS EACH YEAR TO HELP PATIENTS UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT THEIR CONDITION

2,000-PLUS HOURS OF TELEPHONE PEER SUPPORT ARE OFFERED ANNUALLY TO HELP PEOPLE FEEL LESS ALONE

THYROID DISEASE IS OFTEN AN ‘INVISIBLE ILLNESS’ – SYMPTOMS CAN BE CONFUSED WITH OTHER CONDITIONS

AROUND 3,900 PEOPLE ARE DIAGNOSED WITH THYROID CANCER EACH YEAR

ONE CHILD IN EVERY 2-3,000 IN THE UK IS BORN WITH THYROID DISEASE AND WILL NEED TO BE ON LIFE-LONG MEDICATION

3,000-plus thyroid patients are assisted by BTF’s medical query answering service each year, getting help with questions they’re struggling with

Over 10,000 people visit BTF’s website each day to find out more about thyroid disease

A TINY GLAND, THE THYROID HAS A HUGE

EFFECT ON BOTH OUR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH