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The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Role of Iodine in Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Women in Selected Urban Areas of TirupatiBy Nagamalli R.
Abstract: Background of the Study: Iodine deficiency disorders are emerging as a public health problem, especially in pregnant and breastfeeding women, in whom it can cause brain damage in the developing fetus or infant. Iodine deficiency gives rise to goiter (so called endemic goiter) in adults as well as cretinism in children, which results in developmental delay and other health problems. According to WHO, nearly 2 billion individuals had insufficient iodine …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–38 Read article →