Question

Methods of control ioidine deficiency disorders

Answer 1

Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD)

Monitor quality of iodized salt in the market

Border and inland monitoring using Titration to assess the adequacy of iodized salt and Rapid Test Kits to assess the presence of iodine.

Schools can be successfully involved for monitoring salt iodization at household level (15ppm) and urinary iodine level (mcg/L)

Promotion of iodized salt consumption

National Universal Salt Iodization to increase visibility among the public.

Partnership with the private sectors to promote universal access to iodized salt.

Partnership with media and frontline workers to promote key messages at all contact points.