Iodine deficiency and schooling attainment in Tanzania

Cognitive damage from iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) has important implications for economic growth through its effect on human capital. To gauge the magnitude of this influence, we evaluate the impact on schooling of reductions in IDD from intensive iodine supplementation in Tanzania. Our findin...

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Autores principales: Field, Erica Marie, Robles, Omar, Torero, Máximo
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: American Economic Association 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/162171

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