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Suggested population cutoffs for iodine adequacy for breastfeeding women and infants
| Age and stage | Median urinary iodine concentration (mUIC, µg/L) | Author | Median breast milk iodine concentration BMIC (µg/L) | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactating women | ≥ 100 | Andersson et al. [10] | ≥ 178 | Dold et al. [18] |
| 100–200 | Andersson and Braegger [3] | |||
| Infants (< 2 years) | ≥ 100 | Andersson et al. [10] | ||
| ≥ 125 | Dold et al. [22] | |||
| 180–225 | Delange (21) |
