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Availability of adequately iodized salt at household level in Dessie and Combolcha Towns, South Wollo, Ethiopia

BACKGROUND: Iodine deficiency disorder is the leading cause of mental retardation and poor economic performance in developing countries. Worldwide, universal salt iodization has been implemented to eliminate iodine deficiency. However, the adequacy of iodine in salts needs close monitoring to meet i...

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Autores principales: Mekonnen, Tefera Chane, Eshete, Sisay, Wasihun, Yitbarek, Arefaynie, Mastewal, Cherie, Nigus
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6168997/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30285772
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-6066-5