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Inadequate Iodine Intake among School Children in Terengganu- Findings from the National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Survey 2008

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dc.contributor.authorLim Kuang Kuay,
dc.contributor.authorChan Ying Ying
dc.contributor.authorAhmad Ali Zainuddin
dc.contributor.authorTeh Chien Huey
dc.contributor.authorRusidah Selamat
dc.contributor.authorKee Chee Cheong
dc.contributor.authorHasimah Ismail
dc.contributor.authorLim Kuang Hock
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-07T10:14:51Z
dc.date.available2024-09-07T10:14:51Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Iodine deficiency is still prevalent worldwide and it is the main cause of goiter, thyroid dysfunction and mental retardation. The aim of the study was to determine the iodine status and goiter prevalence among the school children in Terengganu. Methods: The representative sample consists of 1163 primary school children aged 8-10 years old randomly selected from urban and rural schools in Terengganu using stratified systematic random sampling technique. Urinary iodine levels in spot urine were determined by in house modified micro-method whilegoiter assessment was carried out by palpation of thyroid gland. The status of iodine deficiency was determined by the median urinary iodine concentrations (UIC) and total goiter prevalence (TGP) in accordance with the WHO criteria. Results: The result showed the median [inter-quartile range (IQR)] urinary iodine concentrations was 78.7µg/L (50.1µg/L -120.0µg/L) indicating the iodine intake was slightly lower than recommended range of 100 µg/L. The rural school children had a significantly lower Iodine levels (median UIC=72.4µg/L, IQR=46.7µg/L -113.0µg/L) than the urban school children (median UIC=87.7µg/L, IQR=54.5 µg/L - 127.5µg/L). The total goiter prevalence (TGP) was 5.7%. The prevalence of goiter was significantly higher in rural (TGP=6.9%) compared to urban areas (TGP=3.6%). Conclusions: The study revealed that school children in Terengganu showed mild iodine deficiency and the condition is more pronounced in children from rural areas. The findings emphasize the importance of intervention implementation, universal salt iodization to ensure sufficient intake of iodine among the Terengganu school children.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nih.gov.my/handle/123456789/1071
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.journalInternational Journal of Public Health Research
dc.subjectIodine deficiency
dc.subjectSchool children
dc.subjectMedian urinary iodine concentrations
dc.subjectThyroid goiter prevalence
dc.subjectTerengganu
dc.titleInadequate Iodine Intake among School Children in Terengganu- Findings from the National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Survey 2008
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oaire.citation.volumeVolume 3
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