Growth Indicators and Goiter Prevalence in Three Villages of Amol
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SUMMARY In order to survey goiter prevalence in mountainous villages of Arnot city (state of Mazandaran) I 76 boys and 157 girls were studied in Bayjan, Vana and Rineh. Goiter was present in 68 % , 71 % of girls and 65 % of boys. Dissemination of grades of goiter were: la 21.9%, lb 23.5%, II 18.6% and III 3. 6 % . There was an increase in the rate of large goiters with age. 50th percentile of height and weight in girls were similar to those of EastTehran, but lower than NCHS. Those of boys were decreased when compared to both EastTehran and NCHS. This study demonstrates retarded physical growth and hyperendemic goiter in a rural area of Amo!. Measures to prevent micronutrient deficiencies, nutritional recommendations and inprovement of health conditions in this area is recommended.
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volume 20 issue 1
pages 139- 146
publication date 1996-03
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