Objective: Iodine is a trace element that synthesizes thyroid hormones necessary for optimal
human growth and development. The relationship between dietary iodine intake and spot …

Objective: Iodine deficiency in pregnant woman in Ankara was shown in previous studies.
We aimed to conduct a study in a tertiary center to investigate the need for iodine …

Objectives: To assess current iodine levels and related factors among healthy pregnant
women. Methods: In this cross-sectional, hospital-based study, healthy pregnant women (n …

Objective: Pregnancy is accompanied by profound alterations in thyroid economy and
relative iodine deficiency. The aim of this study was to evaluate urinary iodine excretion of …

Background Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which play a decisive
role in the development of the brain during fetal and early postnatal life. Objective To …

IODINE DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANT WOMEN LIVING IN WESTERN TURKEY (EDIRNE) -
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Background: Severe iodine deficiency disorders have been eradicated in many parts of the
world, but milder forms still exist and may escape detection. Turkey has long been known to …

Sažetak People of all ages can be affected by iodine deficiency; however, pregnant women
and children are especially at a high risk. Because of changes that occur in maternal thyroid …

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 …

Purpose This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about iodine nutrition during
pregnancy among pregnant women living in the area of Turkey where goiter is endemic …