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The #1 cause of preventable mental retardation worldwide is iodine deficiency during pregnancy (resulting in c


The #1 cause of preventable mental retardation worldwide is iodine deficiency during pregnancy (resulting in cretinism). what is the #1 cause of preventable mental retardation in the United States is intake of during pregnancy?

Dietary deficiencies are not common in USA, specially in pregnant ladies. There may be other causes related with mental retardation, but not due to any deficiencies I think. I would like to see other answers.
Good luck!

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