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Monitoring Iodine Deficiency in a District Hospital, Nepal
V K Singh1, A B Joshi1, C K Gurung1
1Public Health and Infectious Disease Research Center (PHIDReC), Kathmandu, Nepal.
Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Iodine deficiency poses risks to pregnant women and infants, impacting brain development and increasing stillbirth rates. This study highlights the need for nutritional prioritization to reduce health risks in these vulnerable groups.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutritional Science
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Iodine deficiency presents significant health risks, particularly for pregnant women and infants.
- Maternal iodine deficiency can lead to stillbirth, while infant deficiency impairs cognitive development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate iodine deficiency status in pregnant women and infants.
- To assess maternal awareness of iodine and iodine deficiency disorders (IDD).
Main Methods:
- Urine iodine levels analyzed in 97 pregnant women and 31 infants.
- Clinical status and urine iodine excretion assessed in mother-infant pairs.
- Maternal knowledge regarding iodine, IDD, and iodized salt evaluated.
Main Results:
- 25.2% of pregnant women and 20% of infants showed insufficient iodine intake.
- 42.9% of pregnant women and 24% of infants had excessive iodine levels.
- High usage of iodized salt but limited maternal awareness of its benefits and IDD.
Conclusions:
- Despite satisfactory awareness, pregnant women and infants are at risk of both iodine deficiency and excess.
- Prioritizing maternal and infant nutrition is crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality.
- Public health interventions should address both deficiency and excess iodine intake.
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