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Volume 21, Issue 2
  • ISSN: 1573-3963
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Abstract

Despite the implementation of global iodine supplementation initiatives in the past decade, the problem of iodine deficiency persists as a significant public health concern in numerous countries. Although cretinism is now rare in developed countries, iodine deficiency can still lead to less severe cognitive deficits, which can negatively impact academic achievement, intellectual capacity, and work productivity. There is a scarcity of studies regarding the status of Cyprus, and the global database does not have any information pertaining to the prevalence of iodine deficiency in Cyprus. The geographical setting of the research is of importance as it pertains to the separation of Cyprus into two distinct areas. One region is predominantly inhabited by Greek Cypriots, where the practice of salt iodization is not mandatory. Conversely, the other region is primarily inhabited by Turkish Cypriots, who may potentially experience higher amounts of iodine contact due to their reliance on food imports from Turkey, where salt-iodisation is compulsory. The main objective of this study is to provide an overview of recent research conducted on the prevalence of iodine deficiency in Cyprus and neighboring Mediterranean nations. In this study, we assess the current method and subsequently offer public health recommendations for future research endeavors.

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Iodine Status in Cyprus and Neighboring Countries: A Review Article
Curr Pediatr Rev 21, 133 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0115733963275007231227051736
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  • Article Type:     Review Article
Keyword(s): iodine status in Cyprus; iodine status in mediterranean countries; iodine status in Turkey; Iodine, iodine deficiency disorders; urinary iodine concentration

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