Inadequate iodine intake among school children in Terengganu- findings from the National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Survey 2008.

Lim, Kuang Kuay and Chan, Ying Ying and Ahmad Ali Zainuddin, and Teh, Chien Huey and Rusidah Selamat, and Kee, Chee Cheong and Hasimah Ismail, and Lim, Kuang Hock (2013) Inadequate iodine intake among school children in Terengganu- findings from the National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Survey 2008. International Journal of Public Health Research, 3 (1). pp. 198-203. ISSN 2232-0245

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Abstract

Iodine deficiency is still prevalent worldwide and it is the main cause of goiter, thyroid dysfunction and mental retardation. The aim of the study was to determine the iodine status and goiter prevalence among the school children in Terengganu.

Item Type:Article
Keywords:Iodine deficiency ; School children ; Median urinary iodine concentrations ; Thyroid goiter prevalence ; Terengganu
Journal:International Journal of Public Health Research
ID Code:6107
Deposited By: Mr. Muhammad Wafi -
Deposited On:11 Apr 2013 04:49
Last Modified:14 Dec 2016 06:40

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