When did table salt become iodized?
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The first commercially available iodized salt was introduced in the United States on May 1, 1924, a pivotal moment in public health history. Before this time, vast regions of the country suffered from a widespread and debilitating health crisis known as the 'goiter belt'. The decision to iodize salt was a targeted, inexpensive, and effective strategy to combat this pervasive problem.
