Iodine Deficiency Disorder and Goitre among School Children in Sarawak -A Nationwide Study.
Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), is one of the most important micronutrient deficiencies which has multiple adverse effects on growth and development. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of IDD among school children and to elucidate the distribution of iodized salt at household...
Main Authors: | Lim, Kuang Kuay, Chan, Ying Ying, Ahmad Ali Zainuddin, Teh, Chien Huey, Hasimah Ismail, Lim, Kuang Hock, Kee, Chee Cheong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2013
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Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/7130/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/7130/1/vol_4_no_1_2014_54.pdf |
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