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Current Iodine Deficiency Disorder Situation
Population
Population: 1.3 million
Population growth rate: 2.2%
Population < 15 years: 42.1%
Birth rate: 39/1000
Life expectancy at birth: 49.4 years
Infant mortality: 110/1000
Prevalence of Goiter/ UIE
Median urinary iodine: no data. A national survey in 1995 reported 32% goiter. Regional survey in Cacheu, Oio, Gabu, conducted by Ministry of Health and WHO. Children and women constitute the most affected group. In Gabu, 90% of children between the ages of 6-12 years suffer from goiter, and in Bafata, 76% of the women have goiter. No data on UI.
Iodized salt Coverage
Household iodized salt use: 12% (1999)
Salt Situation Analysis Production
Numerous very small artisanal producers. Imports from Senegal , Cape Verde
Consumption
- Estimated daily per capita salt consumption: 13
- Estimated % of all salt consumed by people which is adequately iodized (household level): 12%
Iodine Procurement and Utilization
KIO3 at 100 ppm.
Universal Salt Iodization Program
Information, Education, Communication (IEC) Activities
Legislation
- Legislation: yes
- Legislation for Animals: no
- Year Enacted: 1995
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Ministry of Health is responsible; national program finalized in 1994. All activities stopped by civil war in 1997. Now MOH interested in assessing, restarting. No information on current activities.
Other Interventions
Some supplementation with oral iodized oil in 1990's.
Key Lessons Learned
Challenges and Constraints
Future Plans for Sustained IDD Elimination
Sources:
IDD NL 16(2):25 (2000)
IDD NL 11(4):53 (1995)
UNICEF USI Update vol. 1996, page 3
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