Marta is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency.As a result of the deficiency,she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with

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Iodine is important for the production of thyroid hormones which are essential for normal growth and development of the fetus. Severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy can lead to a condition called cretinism in the newborn, characterized by severe mental and physical retardation, deafness, and spasticity.

Marta Is a Pregnant Woman Suffering from Severe Iodine Deficiency