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Current Iodine Deficiency Disorder Situation
Population
Population: 6.2 million
Population growth rate: 2.38 per 1000
Population < 15 years: 46.8%
Birth rate: 40.1 per 1000
Life expectancy at birth: 46.1 years
Infant mortality: 70.4 per 1000
Prevalence of Goiter/ UIE
Median urinary iodine: no information . A 1990 National prevalence survey conducted by the Government with Cemubac , Belgium ; of 14 districts, all had TGR prevalence >30%, with 4 having TGR >50%.
No data on UI.
Iodized salt Coverage
Household iodized salt use: 68% (2000)
Salt Situation Analysis Production
All salt (15,000 tons) imported from 29 countries, the largest being Tanzania , India , Kenya , and South Yemen .
Consumption
- Estimated daily per capita salt consumption: 7
- Estimated % of all salt consumed by people which is adequately iodized (household level): 68%
Iodine Procurement and Utilization
KIO3, 50 ppm
Universal Salt Iodization Program
Information, Education, Communication (IEC) Activities
Legislation
- Legislation: Yes
- Legislation for Animals: No Data Available
- Year Enacted: 1992
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
MOH and MOC acted as initiators of National IDD program. In 1985 they proposed legislation requiring all commercial salt in the country to be iodized. No monitoring information available.
Other Interventions
An estimated two million children and pregnant women were given iodized oil beginning in 1994, orally. No follow-up information available.
Key Lessons Learned
Challenges and Constraints
Future Plans for Sustained IDD Elimination
Sources:
IDD NL 16(2):25, 2000 |
