Investigation on iodine nourishment and growth of children before and after the implementation of iodine in Qiannan,Gulzhou Province
- VernacularTitle:贵州省黔南州供碘前后出生儿童碘营养与生长发育状况调查
- Author:
Shi-ming, ZUO
;
Chen-kai, ZHU
;
Jun, ZHU
;
Ming-hong, GU
;
Jia-jia, HUANG
;
Qiang-jun, LONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Iodine;
Urine;
Goiter;
Body size;
Intelligence
- From:Chinese Journal of Endemiology
2008;27(3):290-292
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the relationship of dynamic changes between the iodine nutritional condition and growth of children born before and after the implementation of universal iodine.Methods By means of sampling investigation,urinary iodine and goiter,height,weight,intelligence quotient(IQ)were comprehensively evahated in children aged 7～14 years old born before and after the implementation of iodine in 10 counties and 2 cities of Qiannan.Results The median of urinary iodine of children Was 91.88μg/L in 1984,133.33μg/L in 1994,316.00μg/L in 2006;goiter rate was 21.40%(122/570)in 1984,12.86%(107/832)in 1994,5.28%(45/851)in 2006;the average IQ was 89.18±4.10 in 1994,94.26±0.94 in 2006;children in each age group in 2006 has a higher height and a heavier weight compared with those in 1984.Conclusion The physical development and intelligence of children in the areas of iodine deficiency have improved along with the correction of iodine deficiency.
