Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

World Iodine Deficiency Day, also known as Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, is observed annually on October 21. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of iodine in maintaining good health and highlight the adverse consequences of iodine deficiency, a persistent global public health issue. Iodine plays a crucial role in human health, particularly in thyroid hormone production, metabolism regulation, and fetal and infant development. Foods rich in iodine include fish, dairy, and grains, while iodized salt remains the most effective prevention method on a population level.