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ArticlePublic health nutrition2018

Constituent analysis of iodine intake in Armenia.

Nicholas Hutchings, Elena Aghajanova, Sisak Baghdasaryan, Mushegh Qefoyan, Catherine Sullivan, Xuemei He, Frits van der Haar, Lewis Braverman, John P Bilezikian

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9 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Nicholas Hutchings1Yerevan State Medical University,2 Koryun Street,Yerevan0025,Republic of Armenia.ORCID 0000-0001-9964-142X
Elena Aghajanova1Yerevan State Medical University,2 Koryun Street,Yerevan0025,Republic of Armenia.
Sisak Baghdasaryan5Management Mix, Yerevan,Republic of Armenia.
Mushegh Qefoyan1Yerevan State Medical University,2 Koryun Street,Yerevan0025,Republic of Armenia.
Catherine Sullivan7Section of Endocrinology Diabetes and Nutrition,Boston Medical Center,Boston,MA,USA.
Xuemei He7Section of Endocrinology Diabetes and Nutrition,Boston Medical Center,Boston,MA,USA.
Frits van der Haar8Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University,Atlanta,GA,USA.
Lewis Braverman7Section of Endocrinology Diabetes and Nutrition,Boston Medical Center,Boston,MA,USA.
John P Bilezikian3College Physicians & Surgeons,Columbia University,New York,NY,USA.
Boston Medical Center · USYerevan State Medical University · AMColumbia University · USEmory University · USNational Polytechnic University of Armenia · AMUniversity of California, Irvine · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveWe sought to assess the universal salt iodization (USI) strategy in Armenia by characterizing dietary iodine intake from naturally occurring iodine, salt-derived iodine in processed foods and salt-derived iodine in household-prepared foods.

designUsing a cross-sectional cluster survey model, we collected urine samples which were analysed for iodine and sodium concentrations (UIC and UNaC) and household salt samples which were analysed for iodine concentration (SI). SI and UNaC data were used as explanatory variables in multiple linear regression analyses with UIC as dependent variable, and the regression parameters were used to estimate the iodine intake sources attributable to native iodine and iodine from salt in processed foods and household salt.

settingArmenia is naturally iodine deficient; in 2004, the government mandated a USI strategy. SUBJECTS: We recruited school-age children (SAC), pregnant women (PW) and non-pregnant women of reproductive age (WRA).

resultsFrom thirteen sites covering all provinces, sufficient urine and table salt samples were obtained from 312 SAC, 311 PW and 332 WRA. Findings revealed significant differences between groups: contribution of native iodine ranged from 81% in PW to 46% in SAC, while household salt-derived iodine contributed from 19% in SAC to 1% in PW.

conclusionsDifferences between groups may reflect differences in diet. In all groups, household and processed food salt constituted a significant part of total iodine intake, highlighting the success and importance of USI in ensuring iodine sufficiency. There appears to be leeway to reduce salt intake without adversely affecting the iodine status of the population in Armenia.

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AdolescentAdultArmeniaChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIodineMaleMiddle AgedPregnancySodium Chloride, DietaryIodineiodized saltSodium Chloride, DietaryArmeniaIodine nutritionPopulation iodine intake apportionmentUniversal salt iodization

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