Objective: To summarise available evidence on the nutritional status of school-age children
and adolescents (5–19 years) from seven global regions and on interventions implemented …

According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), due to the
increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the daily consumption of table salt should be …

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Obstetrics OPD at Civil
Hospital Karachi from April 2017 to January 2018. In this study, antenatal care seeking …

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of goitre among
children aged 6–12 years at South Kordofan state. Design: This was a cross-sectional facility …

Introduction Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) can lead to health issues as it is necessary for
metabolic functions. This study investigated the iodine content of commonly consumed salt …

Background: Awareness of adolescent girls regarding iodine deficiency is very important to
prevent iodine deficiency problems among adolescent girls. The study aimed to assess …

Iodine is one of the most important trace elements in the human body, which is considered
essential for synthesising thyroid hormones. Iodine deficiency can cause several diseases …

Introduction: Previous studies have shown that the Azorean population presented a lack of
iodine intake in children and pregnant women. This led organizations to initiate more efforts …

A deficiência de iodo pode afetar vários aspectos do desenvolvimento humano, crescimento
linear, e funcionamento fisiológico de órgãos. Felizmente, a deficiência de iodo pode ser …

The human body requires iodine for normal growth and function. Over the years, iodine
intake has been continuously low, causing iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in developing …