World Iodine Deficiency Day - October 21
October 26 , 2022
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- The theme of World Iodine Deficiency Day, 2022 is ‘Thyroid and Communication’.
- Iodine is a mineral used by the body to regulate metabolism.
- It is an element that is needed for the production of thyroid hormone.
- The body does not secrete iodine.
- Globally, 2 billion people are at risk of iodine deficiency diseases.
- In 1992, iodized salt was made mandatory for human consumption in India.
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