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Why do people living in the mountainous regions get goitre?

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Goitre is a common disease in mountainous regions.
Reason: The diet of the people in mountains lacks iodine content. Unlike sea foods, mountainous food is not rich in iodine. Hence they have the risk of getting goitre.
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