Iodine Status of Pregnant and Postpartum Japanese Women: Effect of Iodine Intake on Maternal and Neonatal Thyroid Function in an Iodine-Sufficient Area

Abstract

Iodine intake assessed by UIC in Japanese pregnant women is regarded as sufficient and not excessive according to World Health Organization criteria. Although the data are local, our results provide additional information on the reference range for UIC throughout gestation in iodine-sufficient areas.