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ea0049ep1332 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017

Iodine content of iodized salt in Spain

Arosa Vanessa , Goitia Maider Sanchez , Espada Mercedes , Irigoyen Luis , Maldonado Gonzalo , Arrizabalaga Juan Jose , Santiago Piedad , Orosia Maria , Menendez Edelmiro , Vila Lluis , Wengrowicz Silvia , Donnay Sergio

Introduction: Optimization of iodine intake aims to prevent the irreversible damage that iodine deficiency (ID) can cause in the central nervous system during its development, as well as thyroid disorders that can be induced by both ID and excessive micronutrient intake. The Spanish legal regulation stipulates that iodized salt (IS) must contain 60 mg of iodine per kg of salt (60 ppm), allowing a tolerance of ±15%. The aim of this study is to address the iodine content of...