Systematic review and meta-analysis of iodine deficiency and its associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

Robel Hussen KabthymerMohammed Feyisso ShakaGetnet Melaku AyeleBereket Geze Malako

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2021)

The prevalence of iodine deficiency during pregnancy using urine iodine is considerably high in Ethiopia. Using iodized salt is found to reduce the burden. Hence, there is a need to strengthen iodization programs to tackle the problem.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
dual energy
risk factors
public health
replacement therapy
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
pregnancy outcomes