Iodine Deficiency: Understanding Dwarfism & Hypothyroidism

The deficiency of iodine causes dwarfism and hypothyroidism.Iodine is an essential mineral that is required for the production of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland uses iodine to produce two hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Dwarfism is a condition that results in short stature, and hypothyroidism is a condition that results in an underactive thyroid gland. Both of these conditions can be caused by iodine deficiency.