Low iodine intake during pregnancy increases the risks of miscarriage,stillbirth,and abnormalities in fetal brain development.As a result,what has been done since the 1920s in developed countries?

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Since the 1920s, developed countries have added iodine to salt as a way to combat iodine deficiency and prevent the negative consequences associated with it during pregnancy. Women are encouraged to consume iodized salt during pregnancy to ensure adequate iodine intake.

Low Iodine Intake During Pregnancy Increases the Risks of Miscarriage,stillbirth,and