Background: Iodine deficiency is a global health problem of public health significance; it is
the leading cause of preventable neurodevelopmental impairment in children globally. This …

Introduction: Lactating mothers and breastfed infants are most vulnerable to iodine
deficiency. The aim of this study was to assess the iodine status of lactating mothers and its …

Objective To evaluate the goiter and iodine intake status of pregnant women in Isfahan, after
8 years of iodized salt distribution in Iran. Methods Thyroid staging was assessed by clinical …

Background: Daily requirement of iodine increases during pregnancy making pregnant
women a high-risk group for iodine deficiency disorders. The limited available literature …

Background: Pregnant woman are at increased risk for iodine deficiency, which may induce
thyroid insufficiency and have damaging effects not only on the mother but also the fetus. We …

Introduction: Previous research shows that pregnant women, due to their increased need for
iodine, are among the high risk groups for iodine deficiency. This study hence aimed to …

Methods: A systematic review of published literature assessing the iodine nutrition status of
pregnant women in India was performed. Percentage households using adequately iodised …

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major health problem worldwide and its prevalence in Saudi
Arabia has reached 31.6%. Patients with diabetes mellitus are at an increased risk of thyroid …

Objective To study the iodine nutritional status and the thyroid function of pregnant women
during different periods, and provide scientific basis for iodine supplementation. Methods …

Methods Urinary iodine was determined by alkali melting of urine samples, followed by
spectrophotometric determination of iodine in the form of iodide using the Sandell-Kolthoff …