Potassium Iodide and Iodate: Which Compound Is Used to Prevent Iodine Deficiency?
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, over one billion people worldwide are at risk of iodine deficiency disorders. The most widespread and cost-effective public health strategy to combat this involves adding a specific compound to table salt, but many people still wonder: which compound is used to prevent iodine deficiency?