Ravanshad Sh, Setoudeh, Nader F, Mostafavy H.
Prevalence study of Iodine deficiency disorders among high school girls in Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran, 1996–1997.
Pak J Med Sci Jan ;19(2):70-4.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of Iodine deficiency disorders, in high school girls in Shiraz, Iran. Design: A cross-sectional study based on a multi-stage cluster sample. Setting: The study subjects underwent clinical examination for presence of goiter. A sub sample of study sample was selected to conduct Urinary Iodine determination. Subjects: High school girls aged 14-18 years. Results: Prevalence of goiter was 25%. Grade 1B goiter was more prevalent (13.9%) than grade 1A (7.4%). Iodine deficiency according to two indices, Urinary Iodine level and Urinary Iodine/Creatinine ratio in sub sample of study sample were 4.7% and 12.1% respectively. Conclusion: Salt iodination program should be continued and further studies to investigate other factors in genesis of thyroid enlargement are recommended.

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