According to Health Ministry data, about 60% of children and 85% of pregnant women tested in Israel were found to have an iodine deficiency.

New rules will require iodine in household table salt within about two years after surveys found widespread deficiency among children and pregnant women; coarse and specialty…

Studies have found widespread iodine deficiency in Israel, particularly among pregnant women and children. The condition can cause thyroid problems and, in severe cases,…