Household Consumption of Adequately Iodized Salt: A Multi-Country Analysis of Socioeconomic Disparities
The study highlights the need for enhanced public health strategies to increase iodized salt consumption, especially in low-income and rural households. Addressing disparities in access, education, and affordability is crucial for improving iodine intake and preventing deficiency disorders, particularly among vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women.
Authors
- Horacio Chacón‐Torrico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4573-2099)
- Akram Hernández‐Vásquez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1431-2526)
- Daniela M. Sáez-Ramírez
Institutions
- Universidad Científica del Sur (PE)
- Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (PE)
- Universidad Continental (PE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrients
- Published
- 2024-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16213787
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.72