Iodine Status in Schoolchildren and Pregnant Women of Lazio, a Central Region of Italy
The inhabitants of Lazio, similarly to those of other Italian regions, have been historically exposed to the detrimental effects of an inadequate intake of iodine. The latter is a micronutrient essential for the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones (TH). Iodine deficiency is responsible for a number of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/7/1647 |