Iodine Deficiency and Atherosclerosis. The story of atherosclerosis and iodine deficiency is an interesting one. It begins with how the cholesterol hypothesis came about. The idea that atherosclerosis is caused by too much cholesterol in the diet began with a study of rabbits.odine Deficiency and Atherosclerosis. The story of atherosclerosis and iodine deficiency is an interesting one. It begins with how the cholesterol hypothesis came about. The idea that atherosclerosis is caused by too much cholesterol in the diet began with a study of rabbits.
Shortest man ever verified up to 2012 when he lost the title to Chandra Bahadur Dangi, measuring 22 in (57 cm), according to Guinness World Records.
As well as being the tallest man, Mr Kosen's hands are the biggest in the world - an impressive 28.5 centimetres from the wrist to the tip of his middle finger. Meanwhile Mr Dangi, a primordial dwarf who makes placemats and head straps for villagers carrying heavy loads, is the shortest adult to ever have been verified by Guinness World Records.