Raju observed swelling at the front side of his neck. What could be the disease he is suffering from?

Anaemia

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Marasmus

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Scurvy

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Goitre

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Solution

The correct option is D
Goitre

Goitre is a term for an enlarged thyroid gland which is caused due to the deficiency of iodine. Iodine is an element that is needed for the production of thyroid hormone. Iodized salt, seafood, beetroot and turnip are rich sources of iodine. Anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of iron; scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin C and marasmus is caused due to the deficiency of carbohydrates and proteins.

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