Salivary iodine concentrations can estimate iodine intake and diagnose abnormal thyroid function: a cross-sectional study in pregnant and lactating women in iodine-deficient areas.

Salivary iodine concentrations (SIC) and urinary iodine concentrations are correlated. This study aimed to verify the use of SIC as a biomarker for estimating iodine intake in pregnant and lactating women and to diagnose abnormal thyroid function. A cross-sectional study was conducted in northern Xinjiang, China.

Relationship between iodine knowledge and dietary iodine intake in pregnant and lactating women: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study assessed the iodine knowledge of pregnant and lactating women and the relationship to dietary iodine intake and iodine status. The factors influencing iodine intake were analysed.

Design: Basic information and iodine knowledge were collected via a questionnaire.

Iodine Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women After 14 Years of Lipiodol Supplementation: a Cross-Sectional Study in Historically Iodine-Deficient Areas of China.

Southern Xinjiang has a history of serious iodine deficiency. Since 2007, pregnant women in this area have taken iodized salt and oral lipiodol preparations to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. However, the current status of iodine nutrition and thyroid function in this population is unknown.