October 21 st is observed as World Iodine Deficiency Day or Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day to raise awareness about the proper functioning of the thyroid, brain development, and overall growth for which iodine is required. Iodine deficiency in pregnant women can lead to stillbirths, intellectual deficiencies, developmental problems, congenital abnormalities, and psychological problems in children. According to the WHO’s global database on iodine deficiency, many nations have overcome iodine deficiency with the help of iodized salt. At the same time, there are still 54 countries that report iodine deficiency.
Universal salt iodization is a primary global strategy to control IDD. Is iodine deficiency unnoticed in India? According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) in 2013, the entire population of India is in danger of developing…
