Iodine deficiency and thyroid cancer trends in three regions of Thailand, 1990–2009

• Main Authors: Susanna D. Mitro, Laura S. Rozek, Patravoot Vatanasapt, Krittika Suwanrungruang, Imjai Chitapanarux, Songpol Srisukho, Hutcha Sriplung, Rafael Meza
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84978127405&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/55170
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2016 Elsevier Ltd Background Iodine deficiency may play a role in thyroid cancer carcinogenesis. Because Thailand has region-specific historical iodine deficiency, it is ideal to evaluate the potential impact of recent national iodine supplementation policies on thyroid cancer incidence trends. Me...