Thyroid health is one of the most neglected medical issues in the Philippines today. And one leading cause of thyroid
diseases is the lack of iodine in the body. In the Philippines, iodine deficiency is more widespread now more than ever.
Low dietary intake of food rich in iodine such as milk, eggs, and yoghurt. Another is the low consumption of seafood, which is considered the best natural source of high-quality iodine. Low iodine intakes are mostly attributed to low-income households or areas below the poverty line. In the same webinar, Glenda P. Azan, a registered nutritionist from the Department of Science & Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute , explained that although the Philippines is one of the 105 countries with relatively adequate iodine intake, there is still a lot of work to do especially in the lactating and pregnant women population.
“The health consequences for iodine deficiency for pregnant women are increased risk of still birth and miscarriage. While for children, their mental growth and development can be impaired,” she added. As a parting message, Azan also emphasized the strict implementation of the ASIN Law, otherwise known as the Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide, from the national down to the local level.
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