Iodine Deficiency In Pregnancy

IODINE DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANCY: EFFECTS

• Subnormal intelligence, mental retardation, impaired cognitive development in the child .
• Brain damage .
• Neuro-muscular weakness and spasticity (muscle stiffness) .
• Stunted physical and mental growth (Endemic cretinism).
• Still birth and Spontaneous abortion in pregnant women.
• Congenital abnormalities like deaf-mutism (inability to speak) and dwarfism.
• Defect in vision, hearing and speech.

IMPORTANCE OF IODINE 

• Iodine is required for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones T-3 and T- 4 
• It is essential for normal growth and development 

IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDERS 

• Hypothyroidism 
• Enlargement of the thyroid gland or Goitre 
• Iodine is a essential nutrient that is required for the growth and development.