Assessment of urine iodine in school children from urban and rural areas of Tehran in 2001
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2004; 20 (2): 131-6
in English
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| ID: emr-68073
ABSTRACT
Following the national survey for Iodine Deficiency Disorder [IDD] in 1989 which manifested endemic goiter in Iran, the iodination program was implemented. By 1998, Iran has managed to become an IDD-free country. This study is a part of continuous assessment to monitor the effectiveness of this program. The prevalence of iodine deficiency was studied by assessment of urine iodine concentration among a random sample of schoolchildren, in the South Tehran. The extent of salt iodination in the public was assessed meanwhile. Most cases [52.19%] showed a urine iodine concentration between 10-30 micro g/dl. As well, 5.85% of pupils had mild iodine deficiency according to world standards, 1.45% of pupils showed moderate and none had severe IDD. Examination of consumed salt in public areas showed 98.8% iodination. Total mean iodine excretion was obviously above the state survey in 1996. The risk of exceeding the allowed limits [<30 micro g/dl] should be attentively studied
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Schools
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Urban Population
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Child
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Iodine
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Pak. J. Med. Sci.
Year:
2004
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