Iodine Deficiency in Indian Masses : a Status Report after Five Decades of National Salt Iodization Program
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In our country, the public health significance of iodine deficiency (ID) has been reported from Himalayan regions [1,2]; sub Himalayan flat lands (Tarai) [3]; deltas [4]; plains [5-7]; and even coastal regions [8]. Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) survey was conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 324 out of 582 districts of country. Out of 324 districts, 263 were found to be endemic for ID. Approximately 200 million people have been revealed at risk of ID while more than 70 million people were suffering from goiter and other IDDs. No state has been found to be free from the problem of ID [9]. e most vulnerable groups at risk of iodine deficiency are school age children (SAC), pregnant mothers (PMs) and adolescent girls (Ags).
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