The Introduction of Iodized Salt in the 1920s Dramatically Reduced

question 54

Multiple Choice

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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