Background Maternal iodine deficiency is one of the common causes of morbidity and
mortality during pregnancy. Maternal iodine deficiency during pregnancy is associated with …

Background. Iodine deficiency causes maternal hypothyroidism which can lead to growth,
cognitive, and psychomotor deficit in neonates, infants, and children. This study examined …

ObjectiveTo assess iodine status among pregnant women in rural Zinder, Niger and to
compare their status with the iodine status of school-aged children from the same …

Background Iodine deficiency is a widespread global health problem that affects about 2
billion people each year. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to iodine deficiency …

Background and Objectives: In 2000, legislation on mandatory universal salt iodisation was
enacted in Sabah, Malaysia, to reduce the incidence of iodine deficiency disorders among …

Universal salt iodization (USI) was adopted in Madagascar in 1995 within the framework of a
worldwide policy to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders. Despite early USI adoption, there …

Background Maternal iodine deficiency (ID) during pregnancy has been recognized as a
major cause of abortion, stillbirth, congenital abnormalities, perinatal mortality and …

Background Maternal iodine nutrition during pregnancy is critical and deficiency during this
period may compromise optimal fetal development. Objective To determine iodine status …

Background: Maternal iodine deficiency (ID) during pregnancy has been recognized as a
major cause of abortion, stillbirth, congenital abnormalities, perinatal mortality and …

Background Insufficient and above WHO-recommended levels of iodine intake during
pregnancy can lead to serious health outcomes. This study aimed to assess median urine …