Question

What are the consequences of IDD?

Answer 1

1. Goitre: Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency.
2. Impaired mental development: Iodine deficiency during pregnancy and early childhood can affect brain development and learning ability.
3. Poor physical growth: It can lead to delayed growth and development in children.
4. Reduced learning ability: Children may have difficulty in concentration and reduced intellectual performance.
5. Pregnancy-related problems: IDD in pregnant women may lead to miscarriage, stillbirth and low-birth-weight babies.