The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Iodine Deficiency in Canadian Adults

The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Iodine Deficiency in Canadian Adults

Iodine is a trace micronutrient that is critical for normal thyroid function and human health. Inadequate dietary intake is associated with cognitive impairment, infertility, growth retardation and iodine deficiency disorders in affected populations. Herein, we examined the prevalence of iodine defi...

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Main Authors: Stellena Mathiaparanam, Adriana Nori de Macedo, Andrew Mente, Paul Poirier, Scott A. Lear, Andreas Wielgosz, Koon K. Teo, Salim Yusuf, Philip Britz-Mckibbin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
iodine deficiency
iodine deficiency disorders
urinary iodine concentration
urinary iodine excretion
nutrition
dietary intake
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/13/2570

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