Iodine status of pregnant Haitian-American women
Iodine is an essential element for the production of thyroid hormone, which is required for fetal cognitive development during pregnancy. Changes in maternal metabolism and physiology increase iodine requirements, and even mild iodine deficiency may lead to adverse effects on fetal neurodevelopment...
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| Language: | en_US |
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2016
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/2144/15359 |