The Impact of Iodine Status on the Recall Rate of the Screening Program for Congenital Hypothyroidism: Findings from Two National Studies in Iran

The Impact of Iodine Status on the Recall Rate of the Screening Program for Congenital Hypothyroidism: Findings from Two National Studies in Iran

Back ground: Iodine deficiency is one of the important factors in increasing the recall rate in congenital hypothyroidism (CH) screening programs. The present study assessed whether the iodine status of the general population may predict the recall rate or vice versa. Methods: In the current nationa...

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Main Authors: Ladan Mehran, Shahin Yarahmadi, Davood Khalili, Pantea Nazeri, Hossein Delshad, Zahra Abdollahi, Nasrin Azhang, Fereidoun Azizi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
iodine deficiency
congenital hypothyroidism
thyroid stimulating hormone
screening
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/11/1194

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