In which of the following diseases will you advise the intake of iodized salt?
(a) beri-beri
(b) goitre
(c) scurvy
(d) rickets

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(b) goitre

Goitre is caused by the deficiency of iodine in the diet, which leads to a swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck region. This disease can be overcome by the intake of iodized salt.

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In which of the following diseases will you advise the intake of iodized salt? (a) beri-beri (b) goitre (c) scurvy (d) rickets

(b) goitre Goitre is caused by the deficiency of iodine in the diet, which leads to a swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck region. This disease can be overcome by the intake of iodized salt.

In which of the following diseases will you advise the intake of iodized salt?
(a) beri-beri
(b) goitre
(c) scurvy
(d) rickets

(b) goitre

Goitre is caused by the deficiency of iodine in the diet, which leads to a swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck region. This disease can be overcome by the intake of iodized salt.