Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is a major public health concern globally and cognitive impairment of newborn caused by IDD is a preventable cause of iodine deficiency worldwide.1 Since iodine is required for the synthesis of thyroid hormone and inadequate intake of iodine results in insufficient synthesis of thyroid hormone which causes functional and developmental abnormalities. This evidence concerns the gene TG and intervertebral disk degenerative disorder.