In addition to iodine supplementation, selenium may mitigate the development of hypothyroidism and may be essential for those with congenital hypothyroidism (12). (progressivehealth.com)
There is newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism in every state. (verywellfamily.com)
For example, a small percentage of newborns suffer from congenital hypothyroidism at birth. (verywellhealth.com)