Iodine deficiency disorders among pregnant women in Sarawak, Malaysia

Introduction Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) during pregnancy may impair the neurological development of the fetus. The aim of this study is to determine the iodine status among pregnant women (PW) in Sarawak after introduction of mandatory universal salt iodisation (USI) for seven years. Method...

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Main Authors: Lim, Kuang Kuay, Chan, Ying Ying, Nur Azna Mahmud, Tan, Beng Chin, Hasimah Ismail, Chua, Boon Kee, Foo, Leng Huat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12708/
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http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12708/1/216-1061-1-PB.pdf