Health and society Flashcards
1
Q
what determines iodine intake
A
soil content (less in mountainous regions)
2
Q
if there is iodine deficiency in half the world, why don’t we all have goiters
A
goiter is extreme phenotype. Mental disability (lower IQ) is seen in all.
3
Q
who might not benefit from Iodine in salt
A
people with graves. Or people who grow up in iodine deficient country and have goiter then move to place with iodine in salt
4
Q
what age group is most likely to be iodine deficient in the US
A
10-50 (younger kids and older people eat more dairy)
