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Saving Lives, One Bindi at a Time: Combating Iodine Deficiency in Rural India
Problem: According to a study by the Indian Journal of Medical Research, 350 million Indians don’t get enough iodine. Iodine, most often associated with salt intake and also found in seafood, is a vital nutrient; without it, people suffer from goiter, hyperthyroidism, stunted growth, or intellectual disabilities—all preventable diseases. Specifically in women, a lack of iodine can cause breast cancer, pregnancy complications, and hypothyroidism, which can cause impaired ovula
yanabijoor
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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