This document summarizes a study on anemia among women aged 17-35 years in an area endemic for iodine deficiency. The study area was confirmed to have adequate iodine levels based on school-aged children's urinary iodine concentration. Median urinary iodine concentrations were similar between the endemic and non-endemic areas. Thyroid function, as indicated by TSH and T4 levels, were within normal ranges but significantly different between areas. Hemoglobin levels did not significantly differ between areas. The proportion of anemia was higher in the non-endemic area, but mothers in the endemic area had a similar risk of anemia. More studies are needed to confirm if iron absorption may be
This document summarizes a study on anemia among women aged 17-35 years in an area endemic for iodine deficiency. The study area was confirmed to have adequate iodine levels based on school-aged children's urinary iodine concentration. Median urinary iodine concentrations were similar between the endemic and non-endemic areas. Thyroid function, as indicated by TSH and T4 levels, were within normal ranges but significantly different between areas. Hemoglobin levels did not significantly differ between areas. The proportion of anemia was higher in the non-endemic area, but mothers in the endemic area had a similar risk of anemia. More studies are needed to confirm if iron absorption may be
This document summarizes a study on anemia among women aged 17-35 years in an area endemic for iodine deficiency. The study area was confirmed to have adequate iodine levels based on school-aged children's urinary iodine concentration. Median urinary iodine concentrations were similar between the endemic and non-endemic areas. Thyroid function, as indicated by TSH and T4 levels, were within normal ranges but significantly different between areas. Hemoglobin levels did not significantly differ between areas. The proportion of anemia was higher in the non-endemic area, but mothers in the endemic area had a similar risk of anemia. More studies are needed to confirm if iron absorption may be