The burden of iodine deficiency [PDF]
Archives of Medical ScienceIntroduction Iodine deficiency is a global issue; however, no comparable assessments of the burden of iodine deficiency have been conducted worldwide. Hence, we measured the estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs) from 1990 to 2019.
Zhifei Wu, Yu Liu, Wenjuan Wang
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Goitre and Iodine Deficiency in Europe [PDF]
, 1985 The prevalence of endemic iodine-deficiency goitre in Europe has been reduced in many areas by the introduction of iodination programmes. Recent reports, however, show that goitre remains a significant problem and that its prevalence has not decreased in
Beckers, C. +11 more
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The Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Pattern of Dyslipidemia Associated with Iodine Deficiency and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Normotensive and Preeclamptic Central African Women [PDF]
PathophysiologyBackground: Pregnancy simulates a metabolic syndrome-like state and predisposes to iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism through increased iodine renal loss and transplacental transfer to the fetus.
Charles Bitamazire Businge +1 more
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Assessment of goiter and iodine deficiency among school children in North Kashmir: A cross-sectional study [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareBackground: Iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs) remain a significant public health challenge in developing countries, including India, where they contribute to goiter and other health impairments.
Shifana Ayoub +6 more
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Iodine nutritional status and awareness of iodine deficiency among adults, including pregnant women, in Tuguegarao, Philippines [PDF]
Kosin Medical Journal, 2018 ObjectivesIodine deficiency causes multiple health problems. Previously we reported that 96% of high school students in Tuguegarao, Philippines had adequate iodine levels.
Young Sik Choi +6 more
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Methods for determining iodine in urine
Consilium Medicum, 2023 Iodine deficiency remains a serious threat to public health worldwide, especially in children and pregnant women. Despite the apparent ease of iodine deficiency elimination with the help of a simple and highly effective strategy of compulsory salt ...
Larisa V. Nikankina +2 more
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Prevalence of Iodine Deficiency among School Children from New Settlement in Kyrgyzstan
Children, 2021 This study assesses the status of iodine deficiency among at risk-children and adolescents living in migrant settlements in the Kyrgyz Republic. Children aged 7–15 years from two regional primary schools in the new settlement regions were screened for ...
Begaiym Urmatova +5 more
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Goiter frequency is more strongly associated with gastric adenocarcinoma than urine iodine level [PDF]
, 2013 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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Remaining Challenges in Tanzania's Efforts to Eliminate Iodine Deficiency. [PDF]
, 2007 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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Iodine Deficiency and Human Development
Клиническая и экспериментальная тиреоидология, 2014 Iodine is а vital microelements that are essential for the normal human development and functions. Iodine deficiency is a global problem: about 2 billion individuals worldwide suffer from a lack of iodine.
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