Iodine Deficiency: The Largest Cause of Preventable Brain Damage
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5 min read
According to the World Health Organization, more than 2 billion people worldwide are at risk of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD). Iodine deficiency is the largest cause of preventable brain damage and impaired psychomotor development, primarily affecting populations in developing countries with poor access to iodine-rich food sources. This devastating but easily preventable condition undermines human potential and perpetuates cycles of poverty.
