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ea0049ep1364 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017

Iodine deficiency is still prevalent in pregnant women from Romania after universal salt iodization

Gheorghiu Monica Livia , Ursu Horea Ioan , Dumitrascu Irina , Pascanu Ionela , Georgescu Carmen , Mihu Dan , Delia Corina Elena , Toma Geanina Mirela , Stanciu Mihaela , Popescu Dragos , Lichiardopol Corina , Vlad Mihaela , Aldea Ramona , Tudorache Stefania , Vasile Mihaela , Igna Claudia Podia , Purice Mariana , Ghemigian Adina

Introduction: Even mild to moderate maternal iodine deficiency during pregnancy is associated with impaired child cognition. Iodine deficiency is especially problematic in pregnant women, who have a higher iodine requirement (250 μg/day) than non-pregnant women (150 μg/day).Objective: To assess iodine status (median urinary iodine concentration, UIC) in pregnant women from multiple endemic or non-endemic areas in Romania, 13 years after impleme...

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Iodine deficiency is still prevalent in pregnant women from Romania after universal salt iodization

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