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Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 2/2019

12.01.2019 | Editorial Commentary

Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in Children in India – the Way Forward

verfasst von: P. S. N. Menon

Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 2/2019

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Iodine is a critical micronutrient necessary for the physical development and optimal function of the thyroid gland and the central nervous system in children. Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) encompass a continuum of disorders commencing from fetal life (ranging from infertility, abortion, stillbirth, and infant mortality) and extending through childhood (neurocognitive disability and hearing and speech impairment) into adult life (endemic goiter and hypothyroidism) [1]. Children living in iodine deficient areas generally have lower IQ levels than those in iodine sufficient areas [2]. IDD is a major public health problem in India and is one of the major micronutrient deficiencies globally. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in Children in India – the Way Forward
verfasst von
P. S. N. Menon
Publikationsdatum
12.01.2019
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Ausgabe 2/2019
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Elektronische ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-018-02849-5

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