USA Africa Dialogue Series - African Health Dialogues program resumes on AV radio by popular demand

This Week's Topic on African Health Dialogues: Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism in the African populace Please Join This Week's Discussion Live by Phone or Skype WHEN: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 TIME: 12: 00 PM-1: 00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME CALL THIS NUMBER DURING THE SHOW: (760) 283-0850 TO JOIN BY SKYPE, ADD:  AFRICANVIEWS (CALL IN DURING SHOWTIME)                                       HOST: Regina Askia Williams, RN | HOST: Dr. Ladi Owolabi   TOPIC'S BACKGROUND:   Goiter is a swelling in the neck due to Thyroid disorders. These particular diseases are common in African communities affecting one in four individuals predominantly females. The thyroid is a two-lobed endocrine butterfly-shaped gland which is located at the base of the neck. This gland, which is part of the endocrine system, secretes different hormones (principally thyroxin and triiodothyronine) that regulate the rates of metabolism, growth and development. Thyroid also produces the hormone calcitonin. When the symptoms of a thyroid is underactive it is consider to be hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism when it is overactive. A goiter only needs to be treated if it is causing symptoms. Without this balance, the symptoms of thyroid disease affect every part of an individual's function, from physical ability to emotional perception.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Please call with your questions, stories, and comments. Let us explore this very important topic together for the understanding and improvement of healthcare in our community and society.     ABOUT AFRICAN HEALTH DIALOGUES African Health Dialogues is a weekly health care discussion on AV radio about awareness, progress and gaps, costs and accessibility of medical /pharmaceutical products and services within the African and African Diaspora communities Worldwide. Objective of the program is to provide health literacy, advocacy, and inspire consensus and leadership roles in improving public health care status in Africa and developing communities worldwide.   Host: Dr. Ladi Owolabi | Host: Regina Askia Williams, RN Expert Private Sector's perspective: Mr. Folusho Obe Quality control: Mr. William A. Verdone Director and Producer: Mr. Wale Idris Ajibade   Detail:   http://www.africanviews.org/component/content/article/1018-health-dialogues/49158-hyperthyroidism-and-hypothyroidism-in-the-african-populace