Iodine deficiency (ID) in women of childbearing age remains a global public health concern,
mainly through its impact on fetal and infant neurodevelopment. While iodine status is …

Iodine is a key component of the thyroid hormones, which are critical for healthy growth,
development and metabolism. The UK population is now classified as mildly iodine …

INTRODUCTION: In order to address population-level mild iodine deficiency in Australia, a
mandatory iodine fortification programme of salt used in bread was introduced in late 2009 …

This review describes historical iodine deficiency in the UK, gives current information on
dietary sources of iodine and summarises recent evidence of iodine deficiency and its …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the iodine status and knowledge and practices related to iodine
nutrition of Australian women during pregnancy. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was …

Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones, which play a crucial role in brain
and neurological development. At least one-third of the world's population is estimated to be …

A before-after review was undertaken to assess whether knowledge and practices related to
iodine nutrition, supplementation and fortification has improved in Australian women since …

Iodine deficiency during pregnancy and lactation may adversely affect fetal and infant
development. Two initiatives were introduced in New Zealand to prevent deficiency:(1) …

Group IV: Each country in this group should assess the current situation of its salt iodization
programme to identify national or sub-national problems and to update its strategies and …

In Australia, pregnant women are advised to take an iodine supplement (I-supp)(150 µg/day)
to reduce risks to the foetus associated with iodine deficiency (ID). To examine the impact of …