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The evolution, progress, and future direction of Nepal's universal salt iodization program
Nepal is located in what was once known as the Himalayan Goitre Belt and once had one of the highest prevalence's of iodine deficiency disorders in the world. However, through a well‐executed universal salt iodization program implemented over the past 25
Naveen Paudyal+7 more
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Iodine and pregnancy – a UK cross-sectional survey of dietary intake, knowledge and awareness [PDF]
Iodine is a key component of the thyroid hormones, which are critical for healthy growth, development and metabolism. The UK population is now classified as mildly iodine-insufficient.
Bouga, M.+4 more
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Universal salt iodization (USI) strategies gained strong momentum in countries of the Southern Europe and Central Asia (SECA) region during the 20002009 decade.
Gregory A. Gerasimov+2 more
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Remaining Challenges in Tanzania's Efforts to Eliminate Iodine Deficiency. [PDF]
To determine iodine levels in salt and iodine deficiency prevalence in school-aged children in 16 districts in Tanzania with previous severe iodine deficiency. A cross-sectional study in schoolchildren.
Aghini-Lombardi+23 more
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How different should be approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases among countries / regions where iodine deficiency is successfully eliminated through universal salt iodization, and the places that preserved various degrees of iodine ...
Grigory A. Gerasimov
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Modelling protection behaviour towards micronutrient deficiencies: case of iodine biofortified vegetable legumes as health intervention for school-going children [PDF]
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Despite successes recorded in combating iodine deficiency, more than 2 billion people are still at risk of iodine deficiency disorders.
De Steur, Hans+3 more
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In his regular column, the author discusses the experience of the countries of the Eastern and Southern Europe and Central Asia region in the aspect of adopting the draft federal law On Amending Article 15 of the Federal Law On Food Quality and Safety ...
Grigory A. Gerasimov
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Goiter frequency is more strongly associated with gastric adenocarcinoma than urine iodine level [PDF]
Purpose: We designed our study to evaluate the hypothesis that gastric cancer is correlated with iodine deficiency or thyroid dysfunction. Materials and Methods: We investigated the total body iodine reserve, thyroid function status and autoimmune ...
Adabi, K.+12 more
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Science can handle many gitiks
In my previous column I have statred discussion about validity and trustfulness of sciebtific publications. In this publication I want to talk more about original articles that are kind of fodder for the science industry.
Gregory A. Gerasimov
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Contemporary challenges to iodine status and nutrition: the role of foods, dietary recommendations, fortification and supplementation [PDF]
Iodine deficiency (ID) in women of childbearing age remains a global public health concern, mainly through its impact on fetal and infant neurodevelopment.
Bouga, M., Combet, E., Lean, M.E.J.
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