ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

Brief Summary: This prevalence study examined global, regional and national trends in iodine deficiency among adolescents and young adults, based on data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 database.Iodine deficiency is a significant public health concern as it can result in hypothyroidism, goiter, and alterations in growth and development. While universal salt iodination has had a significant impact, there is a need for better estimates of the ...