A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between thyroid disease and different levels of iodine intake in mainland China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-iodine intake has historically been an issue in China, causing widespread iodine deficiency diseases (IDD). China started to introduce universal salt iodization in 1995, but reports of increased thyroid disease are a concern and appropriate levels of iodine intake must be considered.

Objective

To assess the prevalence of thyroid disease with different urinary iodine concentrations (UICs) in the general population of those residing in mainland China. Furthermore, we aimed to analyze the relationship between thyroid disease and UIC, to provide guidance in establishing effective health policies regarding iodine intake.

Methods

PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, CNKI, Wan fang, and CQVIP databases were searched for random community-based relevant studies with UIC pu

SUBMITTER: Weng W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5484247 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature