Dietary Salt Restriction Is Associated With Iodine Deficiency Among Women

An abstract of a study by Tayie and Jourdan evaluating the association between hypertension conditions and iodine deficiency among women in the US is presented. Iodine-deficient women experience higher rates of spontaneous abortion and infertility and goiter, and bear children who are at risk of iodine deficiency disorders, including mental retardation, neurological damage, dwarfism, hearing loss, developmental failure, and decreased mental capacity. Results suggest that a significant association between dietary salt restriction and iodine deficiency among women. Alternative sources of iodine should be suggested to those who need to restrict dietary salt intake. Among those iodine deficient, health professionals should enquire about salt restriction. a significant association between dietary salt restriction and iodine deficiency among women.