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Iodine Status in Portuguese Children and the Role of Salt Fortification in School Canteens

NCT02608138 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 2018

Last updated 2016-10-25

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

It is well known that insufficient iodine intakes impairs the production of thyroid hormones, essential for cognitive development and healthy growth.

Although the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes public health measures for an adequate iodine consumption, it is estimated that one in three school age children remain iodine deficient worldwide. Whereas there is no mandatory iodisation programs in Portugal, young infants are among the most vulnerable to iodine deficiency due to their special requirements.

Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate iodine status in school age Portuguese children (6-12y), compare iodine status in children, cognitive outcomes and thyroid health and monitor the use of iodised salt in school canteens exploring potential implications in children's iodine status.

Conditions

  • Urinary Iodine Status in School Aged Children

Interventions

OTHER

Iodine status among portuguese school children

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Center for Health Technology and Services Research

    collaborator OTHER

  • Universidade do Porto

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Conceição Calhau, PhD · CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-04-30
Primary Completion
2016-06-30
Completion
2016-08-31

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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