Enlist the clinical features and elaborate the preventive measures to combat
a) IDD and
b) PEM
Sure, let's break down the clinical features and preventive measures for both conditions:
a) IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders):
Clinical Features:
1. Goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland)
2. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid function), leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and constipation
3. Intellectual impairment and developmental delays, especially in children born to iodine-deficient mothers
4. Pregnancy complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and congenital abnormalities
Preventive Measures:
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