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Urinary iodine status and thyroid dysfunction: a Bangladesh perspective.

M A Hasanat1, M A K Rumi, M N Alam

  • 1Deptt of Internal Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka.

Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
|September 21, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Iodine status in Bangladesh shows higher urinary iodine in thyroid patients, with increased thyroid autoimmunity. Salt iodization may interact with iodine status and thyroid disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Iodine deficiency remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh.
  • Compulsory table salt iodization was implemented in 1993 to address iodine deficiency disorders.
  • The effectiveness and impact of salt iodization on thyroid health require ongoing evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess urinary iodine status, thyroid function, and prevalence of antithyroid antibodies in Bangladeshi thyroid patients and controls.
  • To investigate the relationship between iodine status, thyroid autoimmunity, and different types of thyroid dysfunction.
  • To explore potential interactions between salt iodization, iodine levels, and thyroid disorders in the population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 397 newly diagnosed thyroid patients and 94 age-sex matched controls.

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  • Measurement of urinary iodine concentration to assess iodine status.
  • Assessment of thyroid function (hyperthyroid, euthyroid, hypothyroid) and presence of antithyroid antibodies (antimicrosomal, antithyroglobulin).

    • Main Results:

    • Thyroid patients exhibited higher mean and median urinary iodine levels compared to controls.
    • Higher antibody positivity rates were observed in thyroid patients, particularly in diffuse and multinodular goiters, and in hypothyroid and hyperthyroid individuals.
    • Urinary iodine levels did not correlate with antimicrosomal or antithyroglobulin antibody levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Thyroid autoimmunity and dysfunction are prevalent in Bangladesh.
    • The findings suggest a complex interaction between salt iodization, iodine status, and the development of thyroid disorders.
    • Further research is warranted to understand these interactions and optimize public health strategies for thyroid disorder prevention.