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[Endemic goiter in Croatia]

Z Kusić1, S Lechpammer, N Daković

  • 1Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnico, Klinika za onkologiju i nuklearnu medicinu, Zagreb.

Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|May 1, 1996
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Despite widespread iodine prophylaxis, mild endemic goiter persists in Croatian schoolchildren. This suggests that current salt iodization levels are insufficient, requiring an increase in potassium iodide content for better public health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • Nutritional Science

Context:

  • Iodine prophylaxis via iodized salt (10 mg KI/kg) was introduced in Croatia 40 years prior to this 1990s study.
  • A nationwide survey assessed goiter prevalence and iodine status in Croatian schoolchildren.
  • The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the existing iodine prophylaxis program.

Purpose:

  • To determine the current prevalence of goiter in Croatian schoolchildren.
  • To assess iodine intake levels through urinary iodine excretion measurements.
  • To analyze the potassium iodide content in commercially available salt.

Summary:

  • Mild endemic goiter persists in inland Croatia, affecting 6-29% of 7-11 year olds and 10-43% of 12-15 year olds.
  • Overall goiter prevalence ranged from 8% to 35% in the studied schoolchildren.

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  • Urinary iodine levels indicated suboptimal intake in some regions, with salt iodization averaging 5.39 mg/kg, below the recommended level.

    • Impact:

    • The findings indicate that current salt iodization levels are suboptimal for preventing goiter.
    • Increased potassium iodide content in salt is recommended to improve iodine intake and reduce goiter prevalence.
    • Stricter adherence to regulations governing salt iodization is crucial for public health.