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Will Exposure To Dioxins Cause Hypothyroidism ?

Hello, My name is Ron Weber. I recently won a ten year battle with the DoD and VA regarding Agent Orange exposure in Korea. I was there from 1967 to 1969. I have hypothyroidism and am being told that exposure to the dioxins may have been the cause. The VA has asked me for evidence regarding the possibility of a link between the disease and AO. Do you have any information on this? Thanks a bunch. Ron Weber
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I really appreciate your concern, the Dioxin known pollutant industrial chemical this can exert its effects on every organ of human body and thyroid gland is among them, this can cause thyroid dysfunction, I hope this answer would be helpful to you take care and have nice day.
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Will Exposure To Dioxins Cause Hypothyroidism ?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern, the Dioxin known pollutant industrial chemical this can exert its effects on every organ of human body and thyroid gland is among them, this can cause thyroid dysfunction, I hope this answer would be helpful to you take care and have nice day.