Abstract Background & Aims Iodine is required for synthesizing thyroid hormones and
regulating human metabolism. Iodine deficiency can lead to thyroid function abnormalities …

The relationship between serum iodine and thyroid dysfunctions in male and female adults
is poorly understood. This study aimed to explore the relationship between serum and urine …

Context: Iodine deficiency can impair brain development both in natal and post natal life.
There is high prevalence (52%) of iodine deficiency among women of reproductive age in …

Objectives Iodine deficiency during pregnancy is associated with obstetric and neonatal
adverse outcomes. Serum thyroglobulin (sTg) and thyroid volume (TV) are optional tools to …

Background & Aims: Thyroxin is important for the development of fetus brain during early
pregnancy. Low body iodine stores during gestation may be present as hypothyroidism in …

Background: There is an increased demand for iodine and thyroid hormones, in pregnancy
starting from the early weeks of pregnancy suggesting that there may be a need for …

Background: Iodine deficiency is still a significant public health problem. In the rural plains of
Nepal, it remains a mild-to-moderate public health problem among pregnant and lactating …

Objective An adequate iodine intake during pregnancy is essential for normal development
of the foetus. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the median urinary …

Background: Thyroid disorders are considered the second most common endocrine
disorders affecting women during their reproductive years and can impact up to 4% of all …