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Urine samples were collected from mothers (n = 736) and children (n = 950). The median UIC was 63 \u00b5g\/L and 72 \u00b5g\/L in mothers and children respectively. More than 60% of mothers and their children had a UIC &lt; 100 \u00b5g\/L, thereby indicating a serious public health problem. Iodine status was significantly lower among mothers and children living in rural areas, belonging to the poorest socioeconomic category, or living in a household not using iodized salt. The limited enforcement of the legislation for iodized salt has resulted in a major decrease in the prevalence of iodized salt, which in turn has compromised iodine status in Cambodia. 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