Table 5.
Median urinary iodine concentration and iodine status of school-age children and pregnant women in selected countries in Asia.
| Country (Year) | School-Age Children (μg/L) | Iodine Status [1] | Pregnant Women (μg/L) | Iodine Status [1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji (2009) [85] | 237 | Above requirements | 227 | Adequate |
| Indonesia (2013) [86] | 223 | Above requirements | 172 | Adequate |
| Mongolia (2011) [87] | 171 | Adequate | 1512 | Adequate |
| Australia (2016) [88] | 175 | Adequate | 116 | Insufficient |
| New Zealand (2011) [89,90] | 113 | Adequate | 85 | Insufficient |
| The Philippines (2013) [91] | 168 | Adequate | 105 | Insufficient |