Impact on children of iodine deficiency in adolescent girls
Girls small quantities of iodine does not affect their own health so far, but the future could have a profound effect on the children they bear. Their mental development may be disrupted.
Experts said this after a research in the UK. The research involved over 700 school students, nearly two - thirds of the girls was found to reduce the amount of iodine, which is important for brain development in the womb.
He cautioned, "Iodine deficiency is a leading cause of mental impairment and the study of the thyroid is not active in all probability the mother of the babies may have lower IQ 10 to 15 points."
Experts said this after a research in the UK. The research involved over 700 school students, nearly two - thirds of the girls was found to reduce the amount of iodine, which is important for brain development in the womb.
He cautioned, "Iodine deficiency is a leading cause of mental impairment and the study of the thyroid is not active in all probability the mother of the babies may have lower IQ 10 to 15 points."