Assessment of Iodine Status in Iranian Students Aged 8–10 Years: Monitoring the National Program for the Prevention and Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in 2016

摘要

Iodine is a key element in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The deficiency of the secretion of them will Reduce IQ, disturbance in the psychomotor growth and shortened height. Urinary iodine is a good indicator of iodine intake status. Urinary iodine status in at-risk groups is one of the most important indicators of community status.