lodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD)

Consume iodine-rich foods or take iodine supplements

- Kavita Devgan

Iodine is an important micronutrient that is needed for the proper development of the brain and nervous system. According to a study by the Lancet Global Health Research found that globally one in two pre-school aged children and two in every three women of reproductive age were micronutrient deficient

According to UNICEE Iodine deficiency can lead to a variety of health and developmental consequences known as Iodine Deficiency Disorders IDDs). Iodine deficiency is a major cause of preventable mental retardation. It is especially damaging during pregnancy and in early childhood.