Consensus statement on iodine deficiency disorders in Hong Kong.
| Title: | Consensus statement on iodine deficiency disorders in Hong Kong. |
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| Authors: | But B; Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.; Chan CW; Chan F; Chan KW; Cheng AW; Cheung P; Choi KL; Chow CB; Chow FC; Eastman C; Fok TF; Fung LM; Gomes C; Huen KF; Ip TP; Kung AW; Lam KS; Lam YY; Lao T; Lee CY; Lee KF; Leung J; Leung NK; Li D; Li J; Lo KW; Lo L; Ng KL; Siu SC; Tam S; Tan KC; Tiu SC; Tse HY; Tse W; Wong G; Wong S; Wong W; Yeung VT; Young R; Yu CM; Yu R |
| Corporate Authors: | Expert Panel Group On Iodine Deficiency Disorders In Hong Kong |
| Source: | Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi [Hong Kong Med J] 2003 Dec; Vol. 9 (6), pp. 446-53. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article; Review; Consensus Statement |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Press Country of Publication: China NLM ID: 9512509 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1024-2708 (Print) Linking ISSN: 10242708 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Hong Kong Med J Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: Hong Kong : Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Press; Original Publication: Hong Kong : Churchill Livingstone, c1995- |
| MeSH Terms: | Deficiency Diseases/*prevention & control ; Iodine/*deficiency; Deficiency Diseases/epidemiology ; Goiter/epidemiology ; Goiter/prevention & control ; Hong Kong/epidemiology ; Hypothyroidism/epidemiology ; Hypothyroidism/prevention & control ; Iodine/administration & dosage ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Male ; Pregnancy ; Risk Factors |
| Abstract: | This article reviews the available data on the study of iodine deficiency disorders in Hong Kong and to discuss the approach towards preventing such disorders in Hong Kong. The importance of iodine and iodine deficiency disorders is described, and the available data on the dietary iodine intake and urinary iodine concentration in different populations of Hong Kong are summarised and discussed. Dietary iodine insufficiency among pregnant women in Hong Kong is associated with maternal goitrogenesis and hypothyroxinaemia as well as neonatal hypothyroidism. Borderline iodine deficiency exists in the expectant mothers in Hong Kong. Women of reproductive age, and pregnant and lactating women should be made aware and educated to have an adequate iodine intake, such as iodised salt, as an interim measure. A steering group involving all stakeholders should be formed to advise on the strategy of ensuring adequate iodine intake, including universal iodisation of salt in Hong Kong. Continuous surveillance of iodine status in the Hong Kong population is necessary. |
| Number of References: | 47 |
| Substance Nomenclature: | 9679TC07X4 (Iodine) |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20031209 Date Completed: 20040415 Latest Revision: 20260420 |
| Update Code: | 20260420 |
| PMID: | 14660812 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
Journal Article; Review; Consensus Statement