Maternal iodine status during lactation and infant weight and length in Henan Province, China
Abstract Background Infants are very sensitive to iodine deficiency. Breastfed infants are dependent on maternal iodine intake. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between maternal iodine status during lactation and infant weight and length. Methods A cross-sectional survey was co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1569-0 |