Moderate Iodine Deficiency Is Common in Pregnancy but Does Not Alter Maternal and Neonatal Thyroid Function Tests

• Published in: Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) Vol. 11; p. 523319
• Main Authors: Schiller, Tal, Agmon, Arnon, Ostrovsky, Viviana, Shefer, Gabi, Knobler, Hilla, Zornitzki, Taiba
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 11.12.2020
• Subjects: Endocrinology; neonate; pregnancy; thyroid; thyroid function; urine iodine content; urine iodine content; thyroid function; neonate; thyroid; pregnancy

An Israeli national survey found that 85% of pregnant women had urinary iodine content (UIC) levels below the adequacy range (<150 µg/L). Widespread desalinated water usage and no national fortification plan are possible causes. Studies assessing relationships between iodine status and maternal a...