The Danish investigation on iodine intake and thyroid disease (DanThyr): history and implications.

ABSTRACT: Due to mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency in Denmark, health authorities initiated a voluntary iodine fortification (IF) program in 1998, which became mandatory in 2000. In line with recommendations from the World Health Organization, the Danish investigation on iodine intake and thyroid disease (DanThyr) was established to monitor the effect on thyroid health and disease. The program involved different study designs and followed two Danish sub-populations in the years before IF and up till 20 years after. Results showed that the IF was successfully implemented and increased the level of iodine intake from mild-moderate iodine deficiency to low adequacy. The level of thyroglobulin and thyroid volume decreased following IF, and there was an indication of fewer thyroid nodules. The incidence

SUBMITTER: Tang Mollehave L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11227094 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature