Thyroid disorder are common conditions worldwide.¹ In Singapore, some 4-7% of the population have a thyroid disorder, which occurs when the thyroid gland - a small butterfly shape gland in the front of the neck - is not working properly. ²

Be Thyroid Aware

The thyroid gland is known to play a key role in our health and wellbeing. However, up to 50% of people suffering from thyroid disorders are undiagnosed.³

While living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder can be debilitating, it doesn’t have to be this way! Inspired by the butterfly-shaped gland, with the right management, we say to those with thyroid disorders to ‘Spread Your Wings’.

1 in 8 women will develop thyroid problem in her life. ⁴ Too little or too much thyroid hormone can cause problems in getting pregnant and during pregnancy. Therefore, proper functioning of the thyroid gland plays an important role in a mother’s life.

Suspect you have a thyroid disorder?

• Download our Wellbeing Diary and try out the short thyroid disorders symptom checker
• Get your blood tested – regular full thyroid panel blood tests can detect levels of your thyroid hormones and allow optimal treatment control
• Manage your thyroid – thyroid health can be managed by treatment based on your needs
• If you are pregnant, ask your doctor about optimal thyroid ranges for pregnant women

Why are we doing this?

Around 1.6 billion people worldwide are thought to be at risk, with hundreds of millions living with a thyroid condition right now.⁵ Up to 50% of those living with a thyroid disorder are undiagnosed, and people may be needlessly struggling through their everyday lives without knowing the root cause of their symptoms.³ However, once diagnosed, thyroid disorders are treatable.