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• Thyroid conditions quick facts [online], Thyroid Australia, Victoria. More information here.
• Thyroid gland explained (2001) [online article], Better Health Channel, Department of Health, State Government of Victoria, Melbourne. More information here.
• Iodine explained (2001) [online], Better Health Channel, Department of Health, State Government of Victoria, Melbourne. More information here.
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