• Endemic goitre and excessive iodine in urine and drinking water among Saharawi refugee children 

      Henjum, Sigrun; Barikmo, Ingrid Elisabet; Gjerlaug, Anne Karine; Abderrahman, Mohamed; Oshaug, Arne; Strand, Tor A; Torheim, Liv Elin (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-04-01)
      Objective: To assess the prevalence of enlarged thyroid volume (Tvol) in Saharawi refugee children, and their urinary iodine concentration (UIC), and to identify possible sources of excess iodine intake. Design: A ...
    • Iodine status in lactating women in Norway 

      Dudareva, Anna (MAEH;2017, Master thesis, 2017)
      Background: Iodine is an essential element for foetal and infant growth and for development of the central nervous system. Lactating women and infants are exceptionally vulnerable to iodine deficiency and lack of thyroid ...