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Diagnostic Criteria for Iodine Deficiency in Children (Urinary Iodine Concentration)

Median Urinary Iodine Value (μg/L) Diagnosis
<100μg/L Insufficient Iodine Intake
50~99μg/L Mild Iodine Deficiency
20~49μg/L Moderate Iodine Deficiency
<20μg/L Severe Iodine Deficiency

Explanation

More than 90% of iodine in the body is excreted through urine, so urinary iodine concentration is the best indicator of recent iodine intake and is the primary standard for assessing iodine nutritional status in individuals or groups.

References

Research Paper Xue Xindong, editor. Pediatrics (Eight-year Program) (2nd Edition). People's Medical Publishing House. 2010. p92.
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