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 …

Objectives Iodine is a critical trace element for the synthesis of thyroid-related hormones,
and either low or high iodine status can lead to thyroid dysfunction. This study aimed to …

Background Both insufficient and excess iodine may produce thyroid disease. After salt
iodization in China, the median urine iodine concentration (UIC) of children aged 8–10 …

Objective An increasing incidence of hyperthyroidism has been observed when iodine
supplementation has been introduced to an iodine-deficient population. Moreover, the …

Objective With the introduction of iodized salt worldwide, more and more people are
exposed to more than adequate iodine intake levels with median urinary iodine excretion …

Piedmont region was reported in the 70s as a mild iodine-deficient area with a goiter
prevalence> 10%. This study aimed at characterizing the current status of iodine deficiency …

Objective To explore the iodine level in the environment and the iodine status among the
general population as well as the prevalence of thyroid nodules in Hangzhou city …

Background Iodine is an essential component of thyroid hormones; either low or high intake
may lead to thyroid disease. We observed an increase in the prevalence of overt …

Iodine is an essential component of thyroid hormones and a dietary micronutrient for
humans, and adequate iodine intake is necessary to maintain thyroid function. A …

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the relation of iodine content of household water to
thyroid size and urinary iodine excretion in an area with high iodine concentration in the …