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cretinism
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cretinism

Mental retardation resulting from congenital hypothyroidism; it is associated with poor physical development. It can be prevented by early treatment with thyroxine.

In 1997, there were 2 million people affected with cretinism in India, due to iodine deficiency.



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Endemic cretinism affects up to 10% of the populations living in iodine-deficient areas in India, Indonesia and China.
Iodine by Samman, Samir / Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia
Profound hypothyroidism among central African villagers with huge goiters, TSH levels of 700 to 1,000 mU/L, and high rates of endemic cretinism has been reported and would be instantly recognized by professionals and family members in an overseas setting.
Profound hypothyroidism--a clinical review with eight recent cases: ... by Forren, Amy C. / Southern Medical Journal
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