What are the hazards of iodine deficiency

Iodine is an indispensable nutrient in our lives. It is an indispensable raw material for promoting the production of thyroid hormones in the human body. It is because of iodine that we can have normal thyroid hormone secretion and keep our thyroid in a healthy state. However, once iodine is deficient, our thyroid will not be able to control the increased hormone secretion, and hyperthyroidism will occur. Therefore, it can be seen that the harm of iodine deficiency is very great.

It is reported that iodine deficiency is not just the commonly known goiter. Its greatest harm to humans is intellectual damage or even intellectual disability. Iodine deficiency in pregnant women can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and congenital malformations. More importantly, it seriously affects the normal development of the fetal brain. Therefore, women and children are the main victims of iodine deficiency.

Although iodine deficiency is serious, it can be prevented by consuming iodized salt, a simple, safe, effective and economical iodine supplementation measure. Consuming iodized salt can effectively prevent iodine deficiency diseases. It is a safe, effective, convenient and inexpensive method of iodine supplementation recognized worldwide. Although everyone's taste is different and the amount of salt used is different, it is safe to consume iodized salt because the iodine content of table salt is similar to that of general seafood. In iodine-deficient areas, if iodized salt is not consumed for 3 to 6 consecutive months, the harm of iodine deficiency will occur. We should vigorously carry out mobilization and publicity to raise people's awareness of self-care, ensure that every family consumes iodized salt, and prevent the occurrence of iodine deficiency.

Here, the Xiahuayuan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people pay attention to the following when buying table salt: whether there is an iodized salt mark; when using iodized salt, avoid heat and long-term storage to prevent the loss of iodine; families should buy iodized salt within the validity period and sealed in small packages; they should buy it as they eat, and do not buy non-iodized salt; when using iodized salt, try to avoid iodine volatilization due to heat; it is best to add iodized salt for seasoning when the soup, dish or meal is about to be prepared, or has been prepared; avoid using iodized salt to stir-fry, stew for a long time, or cook for a long time.

In addition, many seafood such as kelp, sea fish, shrimp and sea vegetables are also rich in iodine, and regular consumption can also help supplement iodine. Through active and effective prevention, iodine deficiency disorders can be effectively controlled or eliminated, helping families and society prevent diseases such as mental retardation caused by iodine deficiency.

Therefore, we should consume more iodine-containing foods in our lives to ensure the health of ourselves and our families. We can easily prevent diseases caused by iodine deficiency through some dietary adjustments and lifestyle habits. For the health of our families, through the series of harmful symptoms caused by iodine deficiency introduced in this article, I hope everyone can pay attention to the habit of daily iodine supplementation and avoid causing diseases and endangering health.