There was a debate on the reasons for the increased incidences of thyroid cancer, which can be related to radiation exposure. However, the most important reason might be over-diagnosis. An analysis of U.S. registry data suggests that rates of thyroid cancer reached plateau after rising for decades. Stricter guidelines limiting the indications for fine-need aspiration for thyroid nodules influenced the trend, according to a paper published in the Journal of American Medical Association.
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