Which one of the following is the most widely used indicator of recent iodine intake and iodine status?
A) the goiter rate
B) serum thyroglobulin
C) serum thyroid-stimulating hormone
D) urinary iodine

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Urinary iodine is the most widely used indicator of recent iodine intake and iodine status. It reflects the current intake of iodine as well as the body's iodine stores. The other options (A, B, and C) are markers of thyroid function and goiter prevalence, which can be affected by several factors other than iodine intake.

Which One of the Following Is the Most Widely Used