{
  "id": 16702953,
  "title": "Salt-producing state ranks last in iodine salt use",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/salt-producing-state-ranks-last-in-iodine-salt-use",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-27T03:25:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/second-largest-salt-producing-state-ranks-last-in-household-usage-of-iodised-salt-children-lose-up-to-15-iq-points-due-to-iodine-deficiency/articleshow/135223507.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Tamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt-producing state, ranks last in iodine salt use, with only 62% of households using adequately iodised salt, according to the 2018-19 India iodine survey. State health officials raised concerns about iodine deficiency, urging residents to reduce their daily salt intake while ensuring the salt they consume contains adequate iodine. Health Minister K G Arunraj emphasized that iodine deficiency is the leading preventable cause of brain damage and is linked to lower IQ scores and developmental issues in children.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}