Iodine Deficiency In China
Iodine is a micronutrient the body needs in order to properly produce thyroid hormones. However, the human body is not able to produce it and iodine is therefore an essential nutrient. Iodine is not readily available in many foods, thus making it difficult for many people to obtain it. One particular source, found in great supply, is the ocean water. IDDs (Iodine Deficiency Diseases) are able to develop before birth, so it is crucial for all populations to have sufficient levels of the micronutrient and prevent such diseases from developing early on.
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