Severe iodine deficiency and mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy and lactation affect
thyroid function of the mother and neonate as well as the infant's neuropsychological …

Objective: The cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the iodine status of pregnant
women, using median urinary iodine concentration (MUI) as the measure of outcome, to …

Abstract Purpose Pregnant women in Sweden are mildly iodine deficient. We investigated
the effect of daily iodine supplementation on the iodine and thyroid status of pregnant …

Abstract Background The WHO/UNICEF/ICCIDD define iodine deficiency during pregnancy
as median urinary iodine concentration (MUIC)≤ 150 μg/L. China implemented universal …

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

Background: Iodine deficiency in pregnant women can lead to impaired foetal brain
development, linked to reduced intelligence quotient scores and impaired motor skills in the …

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 …

Abstract Background/Objectives Iodine deficiency in pregnant women is related to impaired
foetal growth and development. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of …

Objectives Excessive iodine intake may lead to thyroid dysfunction, which may be
particularly harmful during pregnancy and lactation. The main objective was to describe …

Purpose Voluntary salt iodization at 50 mg/kg salt ensures adequate iodine nutrition in
Swedish school-aged children, but iodine status in pregnant women is uncertain. Methods …