Objectives: We investigated the iodine status in this study in pregnant women, diabetic
women–men, and nondiabetic men–women living in our region. Methods: A total of 385 …

Objective This study aims to evaluate the association of serum iodine concentration (SIC)
with urinary iodine concentration (UIC) and thyroid function in pregnant women, as well as to …

Objective To assess the iodine status and its associations with thyroid function in pregnant
women of Shanghai. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a total of 562 pregnant women …

Methods: We have measured UIC in 252 pregnant women screened positive for
pregestational or gestational diabetes in second trimester of pregnancy. Currently, serum …

Purpose IR Iran has been considered iodine replete since 2000, but iodine nutrition of
vulnerable subjects is not clear. The main goal of this study was assessment of iodine …

Background: The recommended urinary iodine concentration (UIC) levels in the overall adult
population is 100–199 μg/L whereas 150–249 μg/L in pregnant women. Objectives: The …

Objective: Iodine deficiency is a major health problem globally that seriously affects
pregnant women and children. The aim of this study was to evaluate urinary iodine levels in …

Background: Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. In pregnant women
thyroid hormones is required for development and maturation of brain and neurological …

Up to now, little has been known about iodine intake and the prevalence of iodine deficiency
(ID), if any, in Kuwait. Urinary iodine excretion (UIE) and changes in thyroid function during …

Background: Iodine is a nutritionally important trace element and its deficiency is a common
health problem affecting a huge population, particularly pregnant women and children. The …