Iodine Deficiency Disorders in School Age Children in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh.
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2013-09
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Abstract
Iodine deficiency disorder is a major public health problem in
Himachal Pradesh. A study was conducted in district Kullu to
assess the prevalence of IDD in school age children. Clinical
examination of the thyroid of 1986 children was conducted. On
the spot urine and salt samples were collected. The Total Goiter
Rate was found to be 23.4% and median urinary iodine excretion
was 175μg/L. The population is possibly in transition phase from
iodine deficient to iodine sufficient nutrition.
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Goiter, Iodine deficiency
Citation
Chander Sushil, Kapil Umesh, Jain Vandana, Sareen Neha. Iodine Deficiency Disorders in School Age Children in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh. Indian Pediatrics. 2013 September; 50(9): 883-884.