HealthSalt Iodisation Cuts Goitre in Indian Kids, But Thyroid Autoimmunity Rises
A Lancet study shows that after four decades of salt iodisation in India, goitre prevalence among schoolchildren dropped from 23.5% in 2003 to 10.3% in 2024-2025. However, the study also found a rising trend in thyroid autoimmunity, indicating new health challenges despite improved iodine nutrition.
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