Which disease often occurs in babies due to women not taking enough amount of iodine in their diet during pregnancy?

Correct option is B

Ans. (b) Sol. Cretinism is a disease that often occurs in babies due to iodine deficiency during pregnancy. Iodine is essential for proper thyroid function, and a lack of iodine in the mother's diet can lead to developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and growth problems in the baby.
· Option (a): Myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism, which can occur in adults due to iodine deficiency, but it is not commonly associated with babies.
· Option (c): Goiter refers to the enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can occur in both adults and children due to iodine deficiency but does not specifically refer to the condition affecting babies.
· Option (d): Rickets is a condition caused by vitamin D deficiency, leading to weakened bones, not iodine deficiency.