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M Hedayati

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Effects of salted food consumption on urinary iodine and thyroid function tests in two provinces in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

We evaluated sources of difference in urinary iodine between two neighbouring Iranian provinces, Gilan and Mazandaran. In the cities of Rasht (Gilan) and Sari (Mazandaran), 340 and 343 participants respectively were selected by cluster sampling. Urinary iodine in Rasht was significantly higher than in Sari (31 microg/dL versus 21 microg/dL). Sodium and potassium urine levels in Rasht were also higher than Sari. Mean daily intake of iodized salt and thyroid function tests were not significantly different. Average annual consumption of some salted foods was significantly higher in Rasht than Sari. We conclude that higher consumption of salted foods in Rasht is responsible for an increase in urinary iodine.

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Screening for congenital hypothyroidism in the Islamic Republic of Iran: strategies, obstacles and future perspectives.

The operational feasibility of a congenital hypothyroidism (CH) screening programme was assessed. Cord blood spot specimens were collected at seven Teheran hospitals and within the Damavand District health network. Cord thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels > or = 20 mU/L were recalled and levothyroxine (L-T4) therapy was started immediately after diagnosis of CH. Of 20,107 acceptable specimens, 22 neonates had CH (1:914 births). The recall rate was 1.3%. Screening coverage was 90% of live births. Of all cord samples, only 0.2% were unacceptable either because of delay in transportation or improper specimen collection. Median ages at the time of diagnosis and starting treatment were 12 and 8 days respectively. Screening for CH is feasible and a national screening programme is a necessity.

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