Iodine Nutrition Status of Pregnant Women in an Iodine-Sufficient Area

Abstract

Pregnant women in the urban area of Tuzla had adequate iodine status except for those with restricted salt intake, which presents an increased risk to the mother as well to as the unborn child. Women in the rural area of Tuzla were found to be iodine-deficient, regardless of whether they had restricted their salt intake or not. However, for those pregnant women who have been advised to restrict their salt intake and who thus face the risk of iodine deficiency, the use of salt with higher concentrations of iodine could be advised.