Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Jiyong Jiang
No. 380, Jianquan First Street, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830002
China
Research Article
Significance of Improving Iodine Nutrition by Oral Intake of Iodinated Oil and Iodinated Salt in Women of Reproductive Age in Southern Xinjiang, China
Author(s): Jiyong Jiang, Jiang Ning, Liping Fu, Yeqing Xu, Ling Zhang, Qin Lin, Pinjiang Ma and Jianjun LinJiyong Jiang, Jiang Ning, Liping Fu, Yeqing Xu, Ling Zhang, Qin Lin, Pinjiang Ma and Jianjun Lin
Objective: In severe endemic area of IDD at southern fringe of Tarim Basin, investigation was carried out to
know the situation of iodine nutrition improvement by oral intake of iodinated oil in women of reproductive age for 3 years from 2007 to 2009, in order to prevent neonate cretinism and intelligence disability of children from occurrence.
Methods: In 4 counties of Kashi Prefecture and 3 counties of Kizilsu Kirgiz Prefecture of southern Xinjiang,
China, women of 4 kinds (getting marriage certificate, procreation certificate, within 3 month-pregnancy, in lactation) were implemented iodine supplementary measure of taking iodinated oil. Out of 74 536 women of volunteers, each took 400 mg for twice a year (200 mg in April for the first half year and 200 mg in October for the second half year). Then, 1,533 samples of urine were co.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000158