2. Upgraded Examination Equipment
Current thyroid color ultrasound is more precise and sensitive compared to the past, detecting even tiny nodules clearly. This has led to the identification of thyroid cancers that existed but were not found in previous examinations, resulting in an increased incidence.
However, the increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer has prompted people to "pay attention" to their thyroid health, enabling early detection of abnormalities (including thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, etc.).