Iodine deficiency in the UK: grabbing the low-hanging fruit

Abstract

In this era of global obesity and diabetes epidemics, simple solutions to public health problems seem almost inconceivable. And if such an easily solved issue were to arise, it might be expected that politicians and public health authorities would jump at the chance to respond, claim victory, and improve the health of the population.

Reference

Iodine deficiency in the UK: grabbing the low-hanging fruit. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(16)30055-9
 

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