ESPE Abstracts

Background: Iodine plays a priviledged role in the human body, allowing thyroid hormones syntesis, necessarry for appropriate energy levels for an active life. In children it plays role in early brain development and somatic growth, bone and pubertal maturation. The overall picture of iodine supply and eradication of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) is still cause of concern. The iodine status of regions is assessed by median urinary iodine concentrations (UI...