Published 1996 | Version v1
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Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in regions of Russia affected by Chernobyl

  • 1. Russian Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow (Russian Federation)

Description

The present article provides an update on IDD in the Western regions of Russia (Bryansk, Kaluga, Tula and Orel) which were contaminated by radioactive fallout after the Chernobyl accident in 1986. These surveyed areas meet the criteria of ICCIDD/UNICEF/WHO for mild and moderate IDD. Higher iodine excretion and smaller goiter prevalence (mild level of IDD) were more typical for urban sites, while lower iodine levels and higher goiter endemicity (moderate level of IDD) were found in rural areas. IDD control programmes should be developed and implemented in Chernobyl areas and iodine excretion should be monitored continuously to minimize future thyroid abnormalities

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Proceedings of the first international conference 'The radiological consequences of the Chernobyl accident'

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Publishing Information

Imprint Place
Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the first international conference 'The radiological consequences of the Chernobyl accident'
Imprint Pagination
1192 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 813-815
ISSN
1018-5593
Report number
INIS-BY--020

Conference

Title
1. international conference on 'The radiological consequences of the Chernobyl accident'
Dates
18-22 Mar 1996
Place
Minsk (Belarus)

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Notes
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