The role of iodine deficiency in women's reproductive health

Abstract

Iodine deficiency remains the most common global problem and the most common preventable cause of mental retardation and a threat to social and economic development of the country. The most vulnerable groups include pregnant women, nursing mothers and children. At present, in most countries of the world the prevention of natural iodine deficiency is carried through salt iodization of certain foods (salt, bread, etc.), but according to some research it is still not fully resolved. The studies, on the basis of which the recommended dose for certain groups of the population are held as well. However in dieting terms, such products are not able to meet the daily requirement of all population groups and that fact necessitates the use of potassium iodide drugs.

Keywords

• iodine deficiency
• potassium iodide
• pregnancy
• breast feeding