Iodine deficiency French, the term "crétin des Alpes" also became current, since the condition was observed in remote valleys of the Alps in particular. The word "cretin" appeared in English in 1779. While reporting recent progress towards overcoming iodine-deficiency disorders worldwide, "The Lancet" noted: "According to World Health Organization, in 2007, nearly 2 billion individuals had insufficient iodine intake, a third being of school age." A conclusion was made that the single most preventable cause of intellectual disability is that of iodine deficiency. There is preliminary evidence that iodine deficiency enhances the sensitivity of breast tissue to estrogen. In rats treated with
Without a Trace (film) confusion with the 1982 film "Missing". The film was released in North America on February 4, 1983, and grossed $9.6 million. Janet Maslin of "The New York Times" called it "a reasonably well-made film" on its own terms but said it "deserves more thoughtful and imaginative treatment". Without a Trace (film) Without a Trace is a 1983 American drama film. It is based on the novel "Still Missing" by Beth Gutcheon. The film stars Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes and Stockard Channing. The story is partly based on the disappearance of Etan Patz. Susan Selky is a well-known English