World Iodine Deficiency Day 2024:
World Iodine Deficiency Day, also known as Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, is observed annually on 21st October. The primary goal of this observance is to raise awareness about the importance of iodine in maintaining good health and to emphasize the adverse consequences of iodine deficiency, which remains a global public health issue. This article provides a detailed overview of iodine’s essential role, the impacts of deficiency, national and global efforts to eradicate iodine deficiency, and the achievements of various programs aimed at ensuring adequate iodine intake.
