Prevalence of goitre and urinary iodine status of primary-school children in Lesotho

• Main Authors: Sebotsa Masekonyela Linono Damane (Author), Dannhauser Andre (Author), Jooste Pieter L. (Author), Joubert Gina (Author)
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• 出版: The World Health Organization, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of goitre, urinary iodine status, coverage of supplementation of iodized oil capsules, and current use of iodized salt in children in Lesotho. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of children from 50 primary schools in Lesotho. Thyroid glands of children aged 8-12 yea...