Regional Variations of Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function during the Neonatal Period in Europe

Neonatology ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 322-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Delange ◽  
P. Heidemann ◽  
P. Bourdoux ◽  
A. Larsson ◽  
R. Vigneri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Iodine Nutrition ◽  
Regional Variations

scholarly journals The Role of Iodine for Thyroid Function in Lactating Women and Infants

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Andersson ◽  
Christian P Braegger
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Hormone ◽  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Iodine Intake ◽  
Infants And Toddlers ◽  
Iodine Nutrition ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Hormone Synthesis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Iodine is a micronutrient needed for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Iodine deficiency or excess may alter the thyroid hormone synthesis. The potential effects on infant development depend on the degree, timing, and duration of exposure. The iodine requirement is particularly high during infancy because of elevated thyroid hormone turnover. Breastfed infants rely on iodine provided by human milk, but the iodine concentration in breast milk is determined by the maternal iodine intake. Diets in many countries cannot provide sufficient iodine, and deficiency is prevented by iodine fortification of salt. However, the coverage of iodized salt varies between countries. Epidemiological data suggest large differences in the iodine intake in lactating women, infants, and toddlers worldwide, ranging from deficient to excessive intake. In this review, we provide an overview of the current knowledge and recent advances in the understanding of iodine nutrition and its association with thyroid function in lactating women, infants, and toddlers. We discuss risk factors for iodine malnutrition and the impact of targeted intervention strategies on these vulnerable population groups. We highlight the importance of appropriate definitions of optimal iodine nutrition and the need for more data assessing the risk of mild iodine deficiency for thyroid disorders during the first 2 years in life.

scholarly journals Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Function Alterations During the Neonatal Period

10.5772/30713 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Ares ◽  
Jos Quero ◽  
Beln Senz-Rico de Santiago ◽  
Gabriela Morreale de Escobar
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Neonatal Period

Status of Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Belgium

1993 ◽  
pp. 359-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Beckers ◽  
André Ermans ◽  
Philippe De Nayer ◽  
François Delange ◽  
Daniel Glinoer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Iodine Nutrition
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