A study of spectrum of iodine deficiency disorders in rural area of Uttar Pradesh.
Indian J Public Health
; 1996 Jan-Mar; 40(1): 10-2
Article
in En
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In the present study, attempt has been made to study the spectrum of the iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in a sub Himalayan hyperendemic area. Iodine deficiency has been found to enhance the conditions like abortion, still birth, higher infant mortality, neonatal chemical hypothyroidism, congenital anomalies, retarded growth, hypothyroidism, endemic goitre and endemic cretinism.
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Main subject:
Rural Population
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant Mortality
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Prevalence
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Congenital Hypothyroidism
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Goiter, Endemic
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Hypothyroidism
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian j. public health
Year:
1996
Type:
Article