Assessment of the Impact of Salt Iodisation Programmes on Urinary Iodine Concentrations and Goitre Rates: A Systematic Review

Introduction. Two main strategies are currently recommended for the prevention and control of iodine deficiency in the world: implementation of universal salt iodisation programmes and permanent monitoring of iodine consumption by the population. Although iodine intake and coverage iodised salt have...

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Main Authors: Almeida Abudo Leite Machamba, Francilene Maria Azevedo, Aline Carare Candido, Mariana de Souza Macedo, Silvia Eloiza Priore, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9971092