Cross-sectional study of maternal iodine nutrition and salt iodization in Kyrgyzstan: urban–rural and socioeconomic factors
Despite Kyrgyzstan's salt iodization program's success, iodine deficiency remains prevalent among pregnant women, particularly in rural and lower-income groups. Targeted public health interventions, monitoring and tailored strategies are essential to improve iodine intake and reduce IDDs in these populations.
Authors
- Kenesh Oskonbaevich Dzhusupov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2213-1373)
- Don Eliseo Lucero‐Prisno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2179-6365)
- Zhokhongir Dzhaliev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3125-181X)
- Zhyparkul Derbishalieva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3706-2066)
- Iuliia Chyngyshpaeva
Institutions
- University of London (GB)
- Osh State University (KG)
- Bishkek Humanities University (KG)
- University of Makati (PH)
- Southern Leyte State University (PH)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- International University of Kyrgyzstan (KG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Health
- Published
- 2025-07-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf076
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.29