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Table 1 Levels of insufficient iodine intake in pregnancy

From: The prevalence of insufficient iodine intake in pregnancy in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Iodine nutrition status

Median Urinary iodine concentration (mUIC)

Insufficient iodine intake

mUIC < 150 μg/L

Moderate-to-severe iodine deficiency

mUIC < 50 μg/L

Mild to moderate iodine deficiency

50 μg/L ≤ mUIC < 150 μg/L