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Question
Give reason.
Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
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Solution
- Goitre is a condition induced by an iodine shortage in the diet.
- This condition causes an enlarged thyroid gland and swelling in the neck region.
- It is prevalent in northern India's mountainous regions due to iodine deficiency in the soil and subterranean water.
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