Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day

Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day observed on 21st October.
Aim – To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency
           To raise awareness about adequate use of iodine
 Iodine deficiency is the world’s single greatest cause of preventable mental retardation and enlargement of the thyroid. One-third of world’s population is exposed to the risk of iodine deficiency disorders which includes 71 million people in India.

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