October 27 , 2025
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- It was first recognized after the 1990 World Summit for Children highlighted the need to prevent iodine deficiency disorders.
- The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of iodine for maintaining healthy thyroid function and overall growth.
- Iodine deficiency can cause goitre, hypothyroidism, mental retardation, and developmental delays in children.
- Nearly 2 billion people worldwide suffer from insufficient iodine intake, and the use of iodised salt helps prevent these disorders.
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