Background Iodine is an essential element for the biosynthesis of thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH). Both excessive and deficient iodine are major risk factors for thyroid …

Objective To evaluate the relationship between iodine intake and the prevalence of thyroid
diseases in Urumqi. Methods A total of 1693 subjects were investigated. Serum thyroid …

Great changes have taken place in the incidence of thyroid diseases since the
implementation of universal salt iodization (USI). However, the high incidence of thyroid …

In this study, the aim was to investigate the correlation between varying levels of urinary
iodine concentration (UIC) in adults and the occurrence of thyroid diseases, with the …

Context The prevalence of thyroid disease in China is on the rise, and this could be partly
associated with excessive iodine intake in some individuals; therefore, increased attention is …

Objective To investigate the adult iodine nutrition and the prevalence of thyroid diseases in
Qinghai Province, and analyze the correlation between iodine and thyroid diseases, so as to …

Background. Associations between iodine intake and thyroid nodules (TNs) were not
consistent. We aimed to illustrate the relationship between urinary iodine concentration …

Objective To evaluate the relationship between iodine intake level and the occurrence and
development of thyroid diseases. Methods During the period of 1999-2004, a cross …

Background Iodine, an essential nutrient, is the most important trace element in thyroid
hormone synthesis and maintenance of thyroid function. This study investigated the iodine …

Background: We aimed to assess the long-term effects of the transition in iodine status on
the incidence of thyroid disorders over 20 years of follow-up. Methods: The original …