Iodine deficiency during pregnancy can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

a. development of cretinism in the fetus if iodine deficiency during pregnancy is severe.
b. development of a goiter and hypothyroidism.
c. adverse effects on brain development and growth of the developing fetus.
d. decrease in infant mortality.


Ans: d. decrease in infant mortality.

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