concept   iodine

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) Western countries (1) South Korea (1) Japan (1) Pacific Island nations (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 iodine Western countries Iodine is widely used in Western countries for medical treatments, as a disinfectant, and to prevent iodine deficiency. 7
2 iodine South Korea South Koreans consume iodine through seaweed and seafood, but are concerned about iodine 131 from nuclear accidents. 6
3 iodine Japan Kelp is a significant source of iodine in traditional Japanese food. 3
4 iodine Pacific Island nations Iodine deficiency is a significant public health issue in Pacific island nations, leading to initiatives to fortify salt with iodine. 1