The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of _____ in the United States.
A)pellagra
B)anemia
C)hypogonadism
D)goiter

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The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s helped to decrease rates of goiter, which is a swelling of the thyroid gland due to insufficient iodine in the diet. The addition of iodine to salt made it easier for people to obtain this important nutrient, leading to a decrease in goiter rates.

The Introduction of Iodized Salt in the 1920s Dramatically Reduced