The Relation between Goiter and BMI among Children in Isfahan and Semirom

Background: Endemic goiter is generally seen in mountainous and iodine-deficient regions of the countries where the people's diet lacks sufficient amount of iodine. Moreover, thyroid hormones are important for normal somatic growth and development. On the other hand, changes in thyroid function...

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Main Authors: Seyed Ali Sonbolestan, Noushin Khalili, Mahin Hashemipour
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Vesnu Publications 2012-01-01
Series:مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان
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Online Access:http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/1286