Current status of iodine deficiency-related disorders prophylaxis in Slovakia – the life’s work of Julian Podoba remained unfinished

Objective. Prophylaxis of iodine deficiency-related disorders with iodized salt in Slovakia was introduced in 1951. This prophylactic measure yielded remarkably good results. Endemic goiter and endemic cretinism disappeared. Sufficient iodine intake, mainly in children and adolescents, was confirmed...

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Main Authors: Podoba J, Racova K, Urbankova H, Srbecky M
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Sciendo 2016
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/dcd511fd88c3438499210309d568bef6
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