Table 1 Recommendations for iodine intake by age and population group from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and ICCIDD[1]
Age or population group | Recommended daily allowance (μg) |
|---|---|
Pre-school children (0–59 months) | 90 |
School children (6–12 years) | 120 |
Adolescents and adults (above 12Â years) | 150 |
Pregnant and lactating women | 250 |