Publication

2009 - World Health Organization, Geneva, Swiss, Switzerland

Language

English

Word Count

14,250 words, Guess

Page Count

57 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL44899641M
  • ISBN-139789241530729
  • ISBN-109241530723
  • OCLC Control Number495743590
  • Amazon9241530723
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  • Goodreads106940393

Description

Iodine is a naturally occurring element and inorganic iodines found in the ocean accumulate in fish, shellfish and seaweed. Industrially iodine is used in many applications including the manufacture of inks, dyes, photographic agents and in water-purification. In the health-care industry, iodine is widely used as a disinfectant/biocide and in the production of soaps, bandages, and medicines. Iodine is also included as a salt in some countries to provide dietary supplementation. This Concise International Chemical Assessment Document (CICAD) evaluates the scientific literature on the health aspects of iodine and inorganic iodides. Its focus is on the health effects from environmental exposures beyond those associated with the diet and nutritional supplementation. Radioactive iodine isotopes are regarded as outside the scope of the document.

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Topics

Series Statement

  • Concise international chemical assessment document -- 72

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