title: [The current status of endemic goiter in Upper Adige and the necessity for iodine prophylaxis].
abstract: That the province of Bolzano is still endemic for goiter is shown by its low drinking water (0.75 microgram/1) and food iodine values, and the observation of goiter in 48% of its school-children, coupled with a mean urinary iodine level of 35.95 microgram/g creatinine. Prophylaxis with iodinated salt (2 g/100 Kg) is being undertaken. Legislative provisions designed to render this more effective by encouraging its diffusion are proposed.
mesh_terms: D006043:Goiter, Endemic / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use* / Q000652:urine; D007558:Italy; D007878:Legislation as Topic
chemical_list: D007455:Iodine
vernacular_title: Lo stato attuale della endemia di gozzo in Alto Adige e la necessità della profilassi iodica.