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that prior to the 1920s, up to 70% of children in parts of the United States had goiters due to iodine deficiency.

Mar 24, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that prior to the 1920s, up to 70% of children in parts of the United States had goiters due to iodine deficiency.

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