2014
DOI: 10.17843/rpmesp.2014.311.4
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Impacto de las acciones para la eliminación sostenible de la deficiencia de yodo en Cuba

Abstract: mediante determinación de yoduria y prevalencia de bocio. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio transversal en el cual se incluyó a la población escolar cubana de 6 a 11 años que cursaba estudios en el periodo 2011-2012. Se empleó un muestreo estratificado polietápico. En el cual se determinaron los niveles de excreción de yodo en la orina (yoduria) y la presencia de bocio. Resultados. La mediana de yoduria fue de 176,3 µg/L; el 7,6% de los escolares presentaron alguna deficiencia de yodo, solo el 2,2% e… Show more

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“…In Cuba, a National Program was established in 2002 to ensure the mandatory iodization of salt for human consumption. As a result, in 2005, the country was declared to have sustainable elimination of iodine deficiency disorders, and systematic monitoring of the program was maintained, with sustained salt iodization with average levels of 18-25 ppm (13,14). Data on the iodine status of pregnant women in Cuba are limited, although an adequate intake in this subpopulation is reported (15).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…In Cuba, a National Program was established in 2002 to ensure the mandatory iodization of salt for human consumption. As a result, in 2005, the country was declared to have sustainable elimination of iodine deficiency disorders, and systematic monitoring of the program was maintained, with sustained salt iodization with average levels of 18-25 ppm (13,14). Data on the iodine status of pregnant women in Cuba are limited, although an adequate intake in this subpopulation is reported (15).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%