Be Careful, Pregnant Women Infants Less Iodine Little Cause Potential

Iodine-deficient pregnant women can cause the baby to grow with short stature or cretinism and low intelligence level. This was conveyed by researchers from the University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Sofia Pranacipta.
"Lack of iodine can also result in the death of the fetus in the womb," said Sofia that examines the relationship urinary iodine excretion levels (EIU) with 'intelligence quotient' (IQ) in teenagers in areas of endemic iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), Friday (17 / 9).
According to Sofia, the provision of iodine in pregnant women may also increase the level of intelligence or IQ scores in children who are born. "It's different if iodine is given to teenagers, because teenagers have been possible to achieve maximum growth of brain cells so that the provision of iodine does not affect the increase in IQ," he said.
However, Sofia said, giving excessive iodine can cause a risk of Iodine Induced hyperthyroidism (IIH), which results in metabolic disorders. Excess iodine can affect the functioning of thyroid hormones regulate metabolism.
"If the body's metabolism is poor, the system or the workings of the body can not function properly. In addition, in the long term may increase the risk of thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism, and goiter," said Sofia.
Sofia said the research done by calculating the levels of EIU, which is a biochemical marker. More than 90 planners iodine is secreted in the urine. "In a balanced state of iodine that enters the body is considered equal to that excreted through urine. Examination of urine iodine considered to describe input," he said.
Furthermore Sofia said, the research conducted in the area of Weak Dadi, and Karangwuluh Bantul, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta (DIY), in adolescents aged 12-16 years. The area includes the areas of endemic iodine deficiency disorder.
In areas of endemic iodine deficiency disorder had previously been socialized by the government regarding the use of iodized salt. However, after a certain period of time subsequent use of salt is no research whether communities in areas of endemic iodine iodine deficiency disorder has been fulfilled or not.
"We hope that through research it can remind the government to give attention to the development of adequate intake of iodine status in every area of endemic iodine deficiency disorder for more precise handling," said Sofia conducting joint research and Ismy Dianty Rahmawati Aulia.
source: antaranews.com