Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is indexed under Metabolic & Endocrine, Thyroid Disorders. Also known as overactive thyroid, Graves disease, thyrotoxicosis.

US prevalence

~1 in 100 Americans age 12+ have hyperthyroidism Source: NIDDK — Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid). Federal source. Label: VERIFIED.

ICD-10-CM codes

E05.0, E05.9

Typical onset

20-50 years (Graves); toxic nodular goiter in older adults

Course

managed

Body systems

endocrine, cardiovascular, ophthalmologic

Sex differences

F:M ~5-10:1 for Graves disease

Racial and ethnic differences

Graves disease more common in white and Asian populations

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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