Iodine status of pregnant women in Sri Lanka

Iodine status of pregnant women in Sri Lanka

<p>Based on new evidence and lessons learned within the last decade, pregnant women may not receive adequate iodized salt where the coverage of universal salt iodisation is poor. World Health Organisation has stated this could jeopardize optimal brain development of the fetus. This study was a...

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Main Authors: Renuka Jayatisa, MM Gunathilaka, JM Ranbanda, P Peiris, J Jayasingha, P Ekanayaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists 2013-05-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
iodine status
pregnant women
Online Access:https://sjdem.sljol.info/articles/5469

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