The burden of iodine deficiency [PDF]
Introduction 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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The Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Pattern of Dyslipidemia Associated with Iodine Deficiency and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Normotensive and Preeclamptic Central African Women [PDF]
Background: 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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Iodine Deficiency and Iodine Prophylaxis: An Overview and Update. [PDF]
The thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesize thyroid hormones, and iodine deficiency results in the inadequate production of thyroxine and related thyroid, metabolic, developmental, and reproductive disorders. Iodine requirements are higher in infants, children, and during pregnancy and lactation than in adult men and non-pregnant women.
Lisco G+9 more
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Iodine deficiency disorders in Europe [PDF]
AbstractIodine deficiency disorders (IDD) are related to the degree of iodine deficiency. In european countries, characterized by mild to moderate iodine deficiency, neurological deficits or minor neuropsychological impairments have been described. Urinary iodine excretion (UIE) ranged from 30 to 170 mcg/L, 141 millions of people were at risk of IDD ...
Paolo Vitti+3 more
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Assessment of goiter and iodine deficiency among school children in North Kashmir: A cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background: 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 and Iron Deficiency in Mild Iodine Deficiency Region Under Iodine Supplementation
Objectives: Studying epidemiological criteria deficiency of iron and iodine at the population of Tyumen, on a background of iodine preventive maintenance. Methods: Because iron deficiency may impair the efficacy of iodine supplementation, the aim of this
Suplotova L+3 more
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Iodine and selenium deficiency [PDF]
C.E. West, A. Stewart Truswell
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Health Consequences of Iodine Deficiency
Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) are one of the biggest worldwide public health problem of today. Their effect is hidden and profoundly affects the quality of human life.
Umesh Kapil
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Iodine nutritional status and awareness of iodine deficiency among adults, including pregnant women, in Tuguegarao, Philippines [PDF]
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
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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