Ma Pin-jiang BA
China
Research Article
Analysis of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in Kashi and Kizilsu Kirgiz Prefecture at Southern Edge of Tarim Basin in China
Author(s): Ji-yong J, Jiang Ning BA, Wen Juan MS, Wang Chen BA, Ma Pin-jiang BA and TuJie MSJi-yong J, Jiang Ning BA, Wen Juan MS, Wang Chen BA, Ma Pin-jiang BA and TuJie MS
Objective: To investigate and analyze current situation of IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders) control in Kashi and Kizilsu Kirgiz Prefecture at southern edge of Tarim Basin in China, in order to provide basis for implementing synthetic iodine supplement measures.
Methods: According to “Focus Investigation Program of IDD in Areas with High Risk in China” formulated by China Endemic Diseases Controlling Center, integrated survey and analysis were carried out in counties/cities of Kashi (12 counties/cities) and Kizilsu Kirgiz Prefecture (1 city and 3 counties). The urine samples of children and housewives from Kashi and Kizilsu Kirghiz regions were selected. The levels of iodine nutrition in the body were surveyed, and to study its effects in controlling endemic cretinism and regression of goiter. Totally there were 65 cases with end.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0509.1000137