Iodine fortification of foods and condiments, other than salt, for preventing iodine deficiency disorders (Review)
Santos et al recently published a Cochrane Review, investigating the addition of iodine to foods other than salt to prevent diseases caused by inadequate iodine intake. Eleven studies met the authors’ inclusion criteria, seven randomised control trials (RCTs), three cluster non-RCTs and one randomised cross-over study. The majority were carried out in school aged children […]
Assessment of South Africa’s mandatory salt reduction policy: meeting salt targets linked with iodine deficiency
Charlton K et al recently published a study in BMJ Open, examining the impact of the mandatory salt reduction policy in South Africa on iodine status. This study used a nested cohort design within WHO’s 2015 Study on global AGEing and adult health. In total, 875 adults provided 24-hour and spot urine samples. Salt intake, […]