Urinary iodine concentration (UIC) is the recommended biomarker of iodine status in populations. Yet, the influence of climate on UIC remains unclear. Hot climate may reduce urine volume and consequently increase UIC independent of iodine status. This could lead to an overestimation of population iodine intake, thus masking iodine deficiency in vulnerable groups. In this longitudinal observational cohort study in women of reproductive age we will collect 24h and spot urine samples in the summer and winter season. The influence of high temperature climates on UIC, measured and estimated urinary iodine excretion will be estimated.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
363
Hot and temperate climate
Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Ministry of Health, Community Development Gender, Elderly and Children
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Urinary iodine concentration
Measured in 24h urine collections
Time frame: 6 months
Urinary iodine excretion
Measured in 24 h urine collections
Time frame: 6 months
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