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Iodine nutrition status in Africa: potentially high prevalence of iodine deficiency in pregnancy even in countries classified as iodine sufficient

202018 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

There is likely a high prevalence of insufficient iodine intake in pregnancy, including in some African countries classified as having adequate iodine intake in the general population. A SAC mUIC ≤ 175 µg/l predicts insufficient iodine intake among pregnant women in these settings.

Research topics

  • Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
  • Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
  • Maternal and fetal healthcare

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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980020002384

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