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[Iodine intake in Denmark]

K M Pedersen1, S B Nøhr, P Laurberg

  • 1Medicinsk endokrinologisk afdeling, Aalborg Sygehus.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|April 7, 1997
PubMed
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Iodine deficiency remains a concern, particularly in Denmark. A study found high goitre and hyperthyroidism rates in women in western Denmark, suggesting increased iodine intake is needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) like goitre and cretinism are prevalent globally.
  • Denmark exhibits persistently low iodine intake, evidenced by urinary iodine excretion levels.
  • Iodine supplementation is utilized by a segment of the Danish population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess iodine intake levels in Denmark.
  • To investigate the correlation between low iodine intake and thyroid disorders.
  • To evaluate the potential benefits of iodine supplementation programs.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of urinary iodine excretion to estimate population iodine intake.
  • Epidemiological study focusing on elderly subjects in western Denmark.

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  • Assessment of goitre and hyperthyroidism prevalence in the studied population.

    • Main Results:

    • Stable, low iodine intake levels were observed across Denmark.
    • The western region of Denmark showed the lowest iodine intake.
    • A high frequency of goitre and hyperthyroidism was identified in elderly women in western Denmark.

    Conclusions:

    • Low iodine intake in western Denmark is linked to increased thyroid disorders.
    • A controlled increase in iodine intake through supplementation is recommended.
    • Public health initiatives for iodine supplementation may mitigate thyroid disease prevalence.