What is endemic goiter How can endemic goiter be preventedSo

What is endemic goiter? How can endemic goiter be prevented?

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Endemic goiter is occur due to the increase in the size of thyroid glandwhich is present in the neck.Main cause of endemic goiter is due to deficiency of iodine in the body.Iodine play very important role in our body and its deficiency can cause many disease like goitre.A balanced diet which includes iodine play an important role in the prevention of endemic goiter.We have to consume iodine in sufficient amount to maintain its requirement in the body.