Publications by authors named "Marco A Tamara Burgos"
Goiter, iodine bioavailability and intrauterine growth restriction in Indigenous and Afro-descendant pregnant women from six non-metropolitan areas of Colombia (2019-2020).
Julian A Herrera-Murgueitio Octavio Piñeros Javier Torres Munoz Mildrey Mosquera Escudero Marco A Tamara Burgos
Rural Remote Health
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The research involved 318 pregnant women, predominantly Indigenous, revealing that 23.3% had goiter and 14.9% showed iodine deficiency, with a significant link between literacy and lower iodine deficiency rates.
- * The findings indicate a concerning prevalence of goiter and iodine deficiency, especially in the Cauca region, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions in these communities.
Objective: To assess the prevalence of goiter and iodine deficiency in indigenous pregnant women coming from five non-metropolitan areas in Colombia. Materials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional cohort study that included pregnant women of any gestational age with no pregnancy-related conditions, seen in community health centers or in their homes. Patients with comorbidities at the time of pregnancy and those who were receiving iodine supplementation were excluded.
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