Iodine nutritional status and awareness of iodine deficiency among adults, including pregnant women, in Tuguegarao, Philippines

ObjectivesIodine deficiency causes multiple health problems. Previously we reported that 96% of high school students in Tuguegarao, Philippines had adequate iodine levels. However, iodine deficiency-associated problems remain among adults in the Philippines. Therefore, we evaluated iodine nutritiona...

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Main Authors: Young Sik Choi, Kwang-Hyuk Seok, Jong Jin Lee, Gina Jieun Hong, Pablo M. Afidchao, Bu Kyung Kim, Jee-Yeong Jeong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kosin University College of Medicine 2018-06-01
Series:Kosin Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.kosinmedj.org/upload/pdf/ksmc033-01-07.pdf