[Goiter in school children from the Swietokrzyski region]

5982 of children living in Kielce district, aged 6.5-14.5 years were randomly selected for the study. The size of the thyroid gland was examined clinically. In some children the estimation of serum T3, T4 and TSH was performed, as well as iodine urine excretion. The iodine content in drinking water was also measure. The results of the study show that the Kielce district belongs to the mild degree of iodine deficiency. The verification of the iodine prophylaxis in this region is necessary.