Iodine deficiency causes goitre and significantly lowers the I.Q. of children.
He has recently been honoured by the Institute of Public Administration in Australia. And now, an Australian-led triumph involving the welfare of up to two billion human beings around the world. This is Professor Basil Hetzel, Chancellor of the University of South Australia and Chairman of the International Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders. He was honoured with a special prize this week. Recent studies indicate a mean reduction in IQ of 13.5points in iodine deficient communities compared to suitable controls.