Factors Contributing to Iodine Deficiency among Tanzanian Women

This study analyzed data from the 2010 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey to identify the effects of key demographic, socioeconomic, and regional factors that play a role in causing iodine deficiencies among Tanzanian women. The data were collected through a nationally representative multistage...

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Published inSocial development issues Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 33 - 41
Main Authors Guda, Venkata Anisha, White, James, Sunil, T S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ann Arbor Michigan Publishing (University of Michigan Library) 01.01.2018
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Consumption
Demography
Elementary education
Endocrinology
Field study
Gender roles
Health surveys
Higher education
Households
Infrastructure
Iodine
Laboratories
Metabolism
Nutrient deficiency
Nutrition
Pregnancy
Rural areas
Rural communities
Rural schools
Socioeconomic factors
Thyroid gland
Urban areas
Urban population
Water
Water supply
Women
Womens health
United States > US
Africa
Tanzania
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Summary:This study analyzed data from the 2010 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey to identify the effects of key demographic, socioeconomic, and regional factors that play a role in causing iodine deficiencies among Tanzanian women. The data were collected through a nationally representative multistage stratified survey of 10,300 households of women throughout Tanzania. Urinary iodine levels among Tanzanian women (N = 4,701) were analyzed. Consumption of piped and transported water is associated with significantly higher levels of urinary iodine than consumption of surface/tube well water. Residents of urban areas have statistically significantly higher levels of urinary iodine than residents living in rural areas. Women whose partners' education level is higher than primary have higher levels of urinary iodine than women whose partners' education level is primary education or less. The results of this study indicate that there is a need for improvements in water infrastructure in Tanzania and in iodine accessibility in rural areas. Tanzanian women should also be taught more regarding the importance of iodine consumption for themselves and their families.
ISSN:0147-1473
2372-014X