New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- As Thyroid Awareness Month is observed in January, conversations around thyroid health are gaining renewed attention - particularly in a country like India, where thyroid disorders are widely prevalent. In an interaction with Mint, Dr Narendra BS, Lead Consultant - Endocrinology & Diabetology at Aster Whitefield, explained why relying on iodised salt alone is not enough to support a healthy thyroid.

"For decades, iodine deficiency was a major public health issue in India, leading to conditions such as goitre and other thyroid-related disorders," Dr Narendra said. "The nationwide adoption of iodised salt was a landmark success and played a crucial role in preventing thyroid disease at a population level."

However, h...