Published
30/09/2026
30/09/2026
Global Iodine Deficiency Prevention Day
Global Iodine Deficiency Prevention Day spreads awareness for the role that iodine has in the health of the human body and is celebrated every year on the 21 October.
Iodine is a key micronutrient needed to make thyroid hormones that help to control the way the body works for example, its essential role in the development of the brain and nervous system.
Iodine deficiency in children and pregnant women can have severe consequences.
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