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Full coverage· Health· Updated

Israel Faces Widespread Iodine Deficiency, Ministry Plans Salt Fortification

Israel is experiencing a widespread iodine deficiency due to desalinated water and a diet low in iodine-rich foods. The Ministry of Health plans to fortify all food salt with iodine to combat this issue and protect public health.

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What happened

  1. 01Israel faces a significant iodine deficiency affecting children and pregnant women.
  2. 02Desalinated water and a diet low in iodine-rich foods are primary causes.
  3. 03The Ministry of Health will mandate iodine fortification in all food salt.
  4. 04Iodine is essential for thyroid function, metabolism, and brain development.
  5. 05Surveys show persistent low iodine levels in schoolchildren and pregnant women.
Translated and summarized by baba from Vesty, the latest report. Read Vesty’s original

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