Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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Iodine Deficiency

Iodine is a trace element found in the human body, which is involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Iodine is vital for growth and development, deficiency may result in many growth abnormalities. Variation of thyroid hormones results in either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Decrease levels of iodine results in thyroid gland enlargement known as Goiter. Iodine deficiency may lead to various abnormalities like goiter, hypothyroidism, decreased fertility rate, cretinism, and mental retardation.

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Journal of Thyroid disorders and Therapy,  Journal of Autacoids and Hormones, Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome, Family Medicine & Medical Science Research, Health Care: Current Reviews, Journal of Radiology, Thyroid disease,   Endocrine, Nutrition, Vitamins and Hormones, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Growth Factors, Family Practice, Family Medicine