Iodine deficiency disorders and their elimination

Iodine is an essential micronutrient and an integral component of the thyroid hormones, which are required for normal growth and development. The iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) encompass a spectrum of adverse health effects including goiter, cretinism, hypothyroidism, growth retardation, and incr...

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Other Authors Pearce, Elizabeth N.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Iodine deficiency diseases.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319495057
9783319495040
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • A history of Iodine Deficiency Disorder Eradication Efforts
  • Assessment of Population Iodine Status
  • Epidemiology of Iodine Deficiency
  • Severe Iodine Deficiency
  • Mild to Moderate Iodine Deficiency
  • The Effects of Iodine Excess
  • Salt Iodization into the Modern Era and Beyond
  • Non-Salt Food Fortification Programs
  • Iodine Supplementation
  • Environmental Iodine Uptake inhibitors.

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