Iodine Security of the Population: A Modern View of the Problem

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Background. Iodine is one of the most important trace elements, without which the normal functioning of our body is impossible, and regular intake of iodine with food is of great importance for maintaining our health. To date, it has been proven that iodine deficiency can have serious consequences for human health at any age, but it is most dangerous for pregnant women, given its effect on fetal development and for children of the first years of life. The article presents up-to-date information on the prevalence of iodine deficiency and iodine deficiency diseases in the territory of the Russian Federation. Purpose. Based on the study of the results of a number of clinical studies, this paper is to determine the prevalence of iodine deficiency in the territory of the Russian Federation, modern methods of its diagnosis and impact on human health, as well as to consider possible ways to correct this condition. Materials and Methods . On the basis of the analysis of the data of modern scientific literature on the prevalence and modern methods of diagnosis of iodine deficiency, and its impact on human health modern methods of determining the iodine security of the population are considered, possible ways to prevent iodine deficiency are studied. Results. The paper presents up-to-date information on the prevalence of iodine deficiency and iodine deficiency diseases in the Russian Federation. Modern methods of determining the iodine security of the population are considered. The greatest attention is paid to the consideration of the method of mass prevention of iodine deficiency using iodized salt.