Iodized Salt Intake and Its Association with Urinary Iodine, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, and Thyroglobulin Antibodies Among Urban Chinese

Abstract

In coastal areas, which are believed to be rich in iodine, consuming non-iodized salt still led to lower UIC levels and a higher prevalence of iodine deficiency. The consumption of non-iodized salt and low UICs might be a risk factor for AITD, especially for women, which should be further confirmed by longitudinal studies.