Classification of iodine status

Median urinary iodine concentration (mcg/L)	Corresponding approximate iodine intake (mcg/day)	Iodine nutrition
<20	<30	Severe deficiency
20 to 49	30 to 74	Moderate deficiency
50 to 99	75 to 149	Mild deficiency
100 to 199*	150 to 299	Optimal
200 to 299	300 to 449	More than adequate
>299	>449	Possible excess

* During pregnancy, urinary iodine concentrations of 150 to 249 mcg/L are considered adequate.

Adapted from: International Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, United Nations Children's Fund, World Health Organization. Assessment of iodine deficiency disorders and monitoring their elimination: a guide for programme managers, 2nd ed, World Health Organization, Geneva 2001.

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