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iodine and Night Blindness

iodine has been researched along with Night Blindness in 2 studies

Iodine: A nonmetallic element of the halogen group that is represented by the atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90. It is a nutritionally essential element, especially important in thyroid hormone synthesis. In solution, it has anti-infective properties and is used topically.
diiodine : Molecule comprising two covalently bonded iodine atoms with overall zero charge..

Night Blindness: Failure or imperfection of vision at night or in dim light, with good vision only on bright days. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

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"Our results indicate that goiter is endemic in this region of Sudan despite iodine sufficiency and that both anemia and vitamin A deficiency are health problems in the area."7.70Endemic goiter with iodine sufficiency: a possible role for the consumption of pearl millet in the etiology of endemic goiter. ( Bourdoux, P; Dramaix, M; Elnour, A; Eltom, M; Hambraeus, L, 2000)
"Our results indicate that goiter is endemic in this region of Sudan despite iodine sufficiency and that both anemia and vitamin A deficiency are health problems in the area."3.70Endemic goiter with iodine sufficiency: a possible role for the consumption of pearl millet in the etiology of endemic goiter. ( Bourdoux, P; Dramaix, M; Elnour, A; Eltom, M; Hambraeus, L, 2000)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Elnour, A1
Hambraeus, L1
Eltom, M1
Dramaix, M1
Bourdoux, P1
Beckmann, G1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for iodine and Night Blindness

ArticleYear
Endemic goiter with iodine sufficiency: a possible role for the consumption of pearl millet in the etiology of endemic goiter.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2000, Volume: 71, Issue:1

    Topics: Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Goiter, Endemic; Humans; Infant; Iodine; Iron; Iron Deficiencies; M

2000
[Etiologic problems of hearing disorders in "risk children"].
    HNO, 1969, Volume: 17, Issue:8

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Chromosome Aberrations; Chromosome Disorders; Consanguinity; Deafness;

1969