Endemic Goiter and Iodine Prophylaxis in Calabria, a Region of Southern Italy: Past and Present
Iodine, a micronutrient that plays a pivotal role in thyroid hormone synthesis, is essential for proper health at all life stages. Indeed, an insufficient iodine intake may determine a thyroid dysfunction also with goiter, or it may be associated to clinical features such as stunted growth and menta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/10/2428 |