Iodine Content of Drinking Water in Gangetic West Bengal

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Authors

  • Amar
     Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University College of Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata - 700 009 ,IN
  • K. Chandra
     Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University College of Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata - 700 009 ,IN
  • Smritiratan Tripathy
     Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University College of Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata - 700 009 ,IN
  • Dishari Lahari
     Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University College of Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata - 700 009 ,IN
  • Sanjukta Mukhopadhyay
     Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University College of Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata - 700 009 ,IN

Abstract

Iodine in trace amount is essential for normal development and function of the brain and maintenance of body heat and energy. Man gets iodine through food and water. Iodine deficiency in a region is characterised by iodine poor soil, less iodine in foods (animal or vegetable origin) and in drinking water, resulting in iodine deprivation of living organism. The major consequences of iodine deficiency are goitre (enlargement of thyroid gland than normal), still birth and miscarriages, mental defect, deaf-mutism, weakness and paralysis of muscles as well as lesser degree of physical and mental function.

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Published

2004-06-01

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Amar, ., Chandra, K., Tripathy, S., Lahari, D., & Mukhopadhyay, S. (2004). Iodine Content of Drinking Water in Gangetic West Bengal. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 41(6), 269–272. Retrieved from http://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6542

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Volume 41, Issue 6, June 2004

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Short Communication

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