Ques: When Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day is celebrated?
(a) 21 October
(b) 22 October
(c) 24 October
(d) 26 October
Ans: a
Related facts:
- On 21 October, 2015 Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day was celebrated globally.
- The aim behind this day is to generate awareness of adequate use of iodine and to highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency.
- In today’s scenario one third of the world population is at the risk of iodine deficiency disorders.
- According to the WHO around 54 countries are still iodine-deficient.
- It is notable that iodine is a micro nutrient which is required for human growth and development.
Reference:
http://www.nhp.gov.in/global-iodine-deficiency-disorders-prevention-day_pg