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

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The addition of iodine to salt helped to prevent iodine deficiency, which was a major cause of goiter (enlarged thyroid gland). Therefore, the introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of goiter in the United States.

The Introduction of Iodized Salt in the 1920s Dramatically Reduced