Iodine Deficiency in Children in the Far Eastern Federal District: Problems and Solutions

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Observational study highlights iodine deficiency prevalence in children, indicating the need for iodized salt use.

The study found that only 26.1% of children had normal iodine levels, revealing a significant health risk.
Iodine deficiency was diagnosed in 73.9% of children, with severe cases being notably prevalent in the Far North.
Children in the Far North showed 2.6 times higher low iodine status than those in the southern zones, indicating geographical disparities.
Only 20.0% of families in the Far East use iodized salt daily, suggesting insufficient dietary iodine intake.

Chebargina et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational study highlights iodine deficiency prevalence in children, indicating the need for iodized salt use.

The study found that only 26.1% of children had normal iodine levels, revealing a significant health risk.
Iodine deficiency was diagnosed in 73.9% of children, with severe cases being notably prevalent in the Far North.
Children in the Far North showed 2.6 times higher low iodine status than those in the southern zones, indicating geographical disparities.
Only 20.0% of families in the Far East use iodized salt daily, suggesting insufficient dietary iodine intake.

Chebargina et al. (2025) studied this question.

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