Population | Median urinary iodine (μg/L) | Iodine intake |
---|---|---|
School age children (older than 6Â years old) | <20 | Insufficient (severe) |
20-49 | Insufficient (moderate) | |
50-99 | Insufficient (mild) | |
100-199 | Adequate | |
200-299 | Above requirement | |
<300 | Excessive | |
Pregnant and lactating women | <150 | Insufficient |
150-249 | Adequate | |
250-499 | Above requirements | |
<500 | Excessive |