A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that is associated with abnormal thyroid function. The worldwide incidence of goiters is about 16%. Third-world countries are especially vulnerable to serious health problems related to goiters. What element is deficient in the diet of most of the people who have goiters?
A. sodium
B. carbon
C. iron
D. iodine
D. iodine
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