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World Iodine Deficiency Day 2024 - October 21
October 25 , 2024
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- It aims to raise awareness about the importance of iodine consumption and its effect on health.
- This day is also known as World Iodine Deficiency Disorder Day.
- It causes significant health problems in 130 countries and affects 74 crore people.
- One-third (33%) of the world's population is exposed to the risk of the Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD).
- In India, more than 6.1 crore people are suffering from endemic goitre and 88 lakh people suffer from mental/ physical disabilities.
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