Question

A pregnant lady has iodine deficiency her child may suffer from

Answer 1

Severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy is a known cause of cretinism and mental retardation. There is a need for well designed clinical trials investigating whether routine iodine supplementation of pregnant women living in regions of mild iodine deficiency improves neuro-development in children.

Answer 2

The child may suffer from Goitre in case of iodine deficiency.