The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of ________ in the United States.
A)anemia
B)pellagra
C)hypogonadism
D)goiter

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The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of goiter in the United States. Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, caused by iodine deficiency. Iodized salt provides a steady source of iodine in the diet, which prevents goiter and other iodine-deficiency disorders.

The Introduction of Iodized Salt in the 1920s Dramatically Reduced