The Introduction of Iodized Salt in the 1920s Dramatically Reduced

question 70

Multiple Choice

The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of _____ in the United States.

• A) goiter
• B) anemia
• C) hypertension
• D) lung cancer

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