Modelling protection behaviour towards micronutrient deficiencies: case of iodine biofortified vegetable legumes as health intervention for school-going children [PDF]
, 2015 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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Iodine deficiency: current status
Клиническая и экспериментальная тиреоидология, 2015 One of the priorities of health care in most countries is the prevention of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). About two billion people live in areas of natural iodine deficiency.
Nadezhda Mikhailovna Platonova
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Iodine and pregnancy – a qualitative study focusing on dietary guidance and information [PDF]
, 2018 Iodine is essential for thyroid hormones synthesis and normal neurodevelopment; however, ~60% of pregnant women do not meet the WHO (World Health Organization) recommended intake.
Bouga, Maria +2 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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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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Клиническая и экспериментальная тиреоидология, 2017 In spite of the works performed against IDD, it still remains severe in Uzbekistan. Progress to lower iodine deficiency was due to the activities to liquidation of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) including supply with iodizing equipment and ...
Said I. Ismailov, Murodjon M. Rashitov
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Contemporary challenges to iodine status and nutrition: the role of foods, dietary recommendations, fortification and supplementation [PDF]
, 2018 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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Jurnal Gizi Klinik Indonesia, 2008 Background: Thyroxin plays important role in the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and cholesterol, and in the process of growth. Iodine deficiency disorder not only can be caused by lack of iodine substance but also another competition factor, which ...
Maryanes Maryanes +2 more
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Iodine deficiency disorders in Europe [PDF]
Public Health Nutrition, 2001 Abstract Iodine 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.
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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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