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Can the daily consumption of iodised salt cure goitre, cretinism and other Iodine Deficiency Disorders?

April 26, 2017consumption cretinism cure Deficiency disorders goitre Iodine iodised Salt

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Can the daily consumption of iodised salt cure goitre, cretinism and other Iodine Deficiency Disorders?

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NO. Cretinism is permanent and incurable, like many other iodine deficiency disorders, but is preventable. Certain goitres can be “cured” in the early stages. Regular intake of iodine, however, prevents goitre and other iodine deficiency disorders.