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Diseases » Iodine deficiency » Introduction
 

Iodine deficiency

Iodine deficiency: Introduction

Iodine is needed by the thyroid gland for healthy functioning. Lack of iodine can lead to goitre, a swollen neck due to a swollen thyroid gland. However, iodine deficiency is much less common in industrialized nations due to the addition of iodine to table salt.

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