Iodine is a trace element essential for the synthesis of triodothyronine (T 3) and thyroxine (T
4). Inadequate intake of iodine leads to insufficient production of these hormones, which …

Abstract Purpose Salt iodization in Manipur of north-east India failed to prevent endemic
goiter, therefore an in depth study carried out to evaluate thyroid functions of goitrous …

Objective: To determine the age at diagnosis of hypothyroidism, to signify the effect of
delayed diagnosis on the clinical presentation of hypothyroidism and hence to emphasize …

Thirty primary schools were selected in district Kangra utilizing the population proportionate
to size cluster sampling methodology in the year 2004. A total of 6939 children were …

Bray et al (1) are correct that fructose consumption has increased, that increased
consumption of caloric soft drinks has helped to fuel the obesity epidemic, that glucose and …

Iodine deficiency (ID) is the world's single most important preventable cause of brain
damage and mental retardation. Iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs) is a public health …

Results: The total goiter prevalence of 15.8% was found. The proportion of children with
urinary iodine excretion (UIE) levels< 50.0, 50.0–99.9 and⩾ 100 μg/l was 2.2, 14.3 and …

Objective: the objective was to assess the current status of iodine nutrition in a population of
HP, India. Methodology: There are three regions in HP namely: Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla …

Status of Iodine Content of Salt and Urinary Iodine Excretion Levels in India Page 1 Pakistan
Journal of Nutrition 2 (6): 361-373, 2003 © Asian Network for Scientific Information 2003 361 …

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted among 3955 school-going (2162 children
from Rajouri and 1793 children from Poonch) children age 6–12 years in Rajouri and …