Publications by authors named "Tefera Alemu Marefiyaw"
BMC Pediatr
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate urinary iodine levels in school-aged children, as recommended by the World Health Organization, due to a lack of data in the area.
- Conducted from April to June 2019, the research involved 634 children, primarily females, utilizing structured questionnaires and laboratory analysis to assess iodine concentration.
- Findings showed an 18.6% iodine deficiency among participants, with severe deficiency in 7.4%, particularly prevalent among older females, highlighting the need for improved strategies to combat iodine deficiency.
