Objectives A study was conducted on iodine status during pregnancy and its dependence
on dietary habits, racial and geographical origin, and time since arrival in Italy. Design and …

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 Iodine is the key element for thyroid hormone synthesis, and its deficiency, even
moderate, is harmful in pregnancy, when needs are increased, because of its potential …

OBJECTIVE: To prevent iodine deficiency disorders, the World Health Organization, United
Nations Children's Fund, and International Council for the Control of Iodine Deficiency …

Background Historically, Iceland has been an iodine-sufficient nation due to notably high
fish and milk consumption. Recent data suggest that the intake of these important dietary …

Purpose As a component of thyroid hormones, adequate iodine intake is essential during
pregnancy for fetal neurodevelopment. Across Europe, iodine deficiency is common in …

Objective: To investigate factors affecting conscious iodine intake among pregnant and
lactating women in a rural area in Hungary. Methods: Pregnant women were studied and …

We prospectively investigated urinary iodine concentration (UIC) in pregnant women and in
female, non-pregnant controls in the canton of Berne, Switzerland, in 1992. Mean UIC of …

Introduction Iodine deficiency in pregnancy may impair foetal neurological development.
The UK population is generally thought to be iodine sufficient; however, recent studies have …

Objective Iodine fortification programmes are implemented in many countries and often
associated with an increase in population iodine intake. However, the initial attempt may not …