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VHOSPITAL.CLINIC · Iodine Deficiency

What Causes Iodine Deficiency?

Iodine deficiency is the leading preventable cause of intellectual disability worldwide. The thyroid requires iodine to produce hormones; deficiency leads to hypothyroidism and goiter.

Common Causes of Iodine Deficiency

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