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Background. Iodine is one of the essential elements that enables the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones, which is vital for growth and development of the brain and central nervous system.
Walleligne Beyene Tariku+1 more
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Magnitude, Trends, and Determinants of Iodized Salt Availability among Households in Ethiopia: Analysis of Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (2000–2016) [PDF]
Background: Iodine deficiency causes various health problems such as mental defects, goiter, reproductive damage, hypo and hyperthyroidism, stillbirth, abortion, congenital abnormalities, cretinism, mental retardation, muscle anomalies, and reduced work ...
Amare Abera Tareke, Taddese Alemu Zerfu
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The effect of Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) ranges from stillbirth to reductions in IQ according to thelevel of iodine deficiency and is effectively preventable by the use of iodized salt. Globally it affects 2 billionpeople, mostly in mountainous areas. Northern areas of Pakistan are highly endemic for IDD.
Qaribullah+4 more
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Folic Acid–Fortified Iodized Salt and Serum Folate Levels in Reproductive-Aged Women of Rural India [PDF]
Key Points Question Is folic acid–fortified iodized salt associated with increasing serum folate concentrations among nonpregnant and nonlactating women of reproductive age?
Jogi V. Pattisapu+10 more
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Table Olives Fermented in Iodized Sea Salt Brines: Nutraceutical/Sensory Properties and Microbial Biodiversity [PDF]
This research aimed to study the influence of different brining processes with iodized and noniodized salt on mineral content, microbial biodiversity, sensory evaluation and color change of natural fermented table olives.
Barbara Lanza+4 more
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Household use of iodized salt in rural area
Background: Iodine deficiency is the world′s single greatest cause of preventable mental retardation. In developing countries, only 69% of households are consuming iodized salt. Objective: To assess knowledge and practices with respect to the current use
Rupali Roy+3 more
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INTRODUCTION: Iodine is an essential element for thyroid function; it is necessary in minute amounts for normal growth, development, and well-being of all humans.
Nabarun Karmakar+4 more
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Discontinuation of salt iodization in children [PDF]
Umesh Kapil, Rajat Prakash
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Knowledge and practice of iodized salt utilization among reproductive women in Addis Ababa City
Objective The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and practice of iodized salt utilization among reproductive women in Addis Ababa city. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 549 households.
Meseret Mamo Bazezew+2 more
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Factors associated with the availability of iodized salt at household level: a case study in Bangladesh. [PDF]
Objective The availability of iodized salt in households remains low in Bangladesh, which calls for improving the salt iodization quality and its coverage.
Khan JR, Biswas RK, Sheikh MT, Huq M.
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