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19th European Congress of Endocrinology

Lisbon, Portugal
20 May 2017 - 23 May 2017

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Iodine supplementation in children and pregnant women from rural areas of Belarus in 2015–2016

Mokhort Tatsiana , Petrenko Sergey , Leushev Boris , Bartoshevich Olga , Kolomiets Nataliya , Mokhort Elena , Fedorenko Ekaterina

The efficiency of the Belarusian model for iodine deficiency elimination based on obligatory use of iodized salt in the industrial food production and bread baking has been often challenged in other countries. In support the facts are presented evidencing of insufficient iodine intake in groups of increased risk of iodine deficiency in children and pregnant women from the rural areas of Belarus. The goal of the recent study is to compare the dynamics of iodine supplementation ...