NIH R01 · 2024
Effect of iodized salt in pregnancy and lactation on infant neurodevelopment in rural Ethiopia
PROJECT SUMMARY Mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency (ID) remains widespread worldwide among pregnant and lactating women who have higher dietary requirements than the general population. Iodine is required for the synthesis of thyroid hormone, which is essential for human brain development, particularly visual attention, fine motor development, language and memory. The benefits of iodine supplementation for severe ID during pregnancy and in childhood have been established. However, the effects of iodine supplementation in settings with mild- to-moderate ID and during lactation remain unclear. Furthermore, few trials to date have examined the effects of iodine supplementation in pregnancy or…
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