Posted by Ian M on December 2, 2023, 5:23 pm, in reply to "A National Evil"
Thanks, was vaguely aware of this from once looking up the etymology of the word 'cretin' (I seem to remember Captain Haddock using the insult 'cretin des alpes' in the Tintin comics) but interesting to read the full details. Fascinating how geological forces can continue to have such profound effects thousands of years later.
I heard there were areas in Britain that suffered from the effects of Iodine deficiency too. The Cotswolds, I think. Does someone mention goitres in 'Cider With Rosie'? Must have read an information panel when I was there years ago...