The goitre rate, its association with reproductive failure, and the knowledge of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) among women in Ethiopia: Cross-section community based study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Iodine deficiency is severe public health problem in Ethiopia. Although urinary iodine excretion level (UIE) is a better indicator for IDD the goitre rate is commonly used to mark the public health significance. The range of ill effe...

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Main Authors: Berhane Yemane, Abuye Cherinet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/316