Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones, which play a crucial role in brain
and neurological development. At least one-third of the world9s population is estimated to …

Iodine is a key component of the thyroid hormones which are crucial for brain development.
Adequate intake of iodine in pregnancy is important as in utero deficiency may have lifelong …

This review describes historical iodine deficiency in the UK, gives current information on
dietary sources of iodine and summarises recent evidence of iodine deficiency and its …

Background and Objectives: Pregnant women are at particular risk of iodine deficiency due
to their higher iodine requirements. Iodine is known to be essential for normal growth and …

Iodine intake is essential for the production of thyroid hormone. Iodine deficiency remains a
public health problem in many regions around the world. Iodine deficiency can present as a …

Background: Iodine deficiency in pregnant women can lead to impaired foetal brain
development, linked to reduced intelligence quotient scores and impaired motor skills in the …

Background Adequate dietary iodine intake is necessary to maintain maternal thyroid
function at a level permitting normal neuropsychological development of the foetus. Aims …

Iodine deficiency (ID) in women of childbearing age remains a global public health concern,
mainly through its impact on fetal and infant neurodevelopment. While iodine status is …

Background and Objectives: Iodine deficiency remains a public health concern, particularly
in pregnant women and those planning pregnancy because of the risk of impaired fetal …

Background: Maternal subclinical hypothyroidism is a cause of poor neurodevelopment
outcome in the offspring. Although iodine deficiency is the most common cause of …