Iodine deficiency disorders: Public health measures to mitigate the global burden

Iodine deficiency disorders: Public health measures to mitigate the global burden

Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for the synthesis of the hormones - thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Iodine insufficiency is prevalent throughout the world, and is rated as one of the most significant public health concern in more than 125 countries. An optimal intake of dietary iodine...

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Main Authors: Saurabh Ram Bihari Lal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research
Subjects:
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iodine
iodized salt
pregnancy
public health
world
Online Access:http://www.cjhr.org/article.asp?issn=2348-3334;year=2014;volume=1;issue=2;spage=119;epage=122;aulast=Lal

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