International Journal of Public Health Research  2018;8(2):980-986

Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Pregnant Women in Sarawak, Malaysia

Lim Kuang KUAY 1 ; Chan Ying YING ; Nur Azna MAHMUD ; Hasimah ISMAIL

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Keywords

Iodine deficiency disorders - Pregnant women - Mandatory USI - Sarawak.

Country

Malaysia

Language

English

Abstract

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.