A lack of dietary iodine during pregnancy is the primary cause of which of the following medical conditions,worldwide?
A) goiters
B) neural tube defects
C) anemia
D) cretinism

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Cretinism is a condition caused by a severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy, resulting in irreversible mental and physical growth retardation. It is the primary cause of intellectual disability worldwide.

A Lack of Dietary Iodine During Pregnancy Is the Primary