OBJECTIVE The purpose of this trial was to compare three different iodine interventions. DESIGN School children aged 8-10 years were randomized into one of three groups: group A was provided with iodized salt by researchers with an iodine concentration of 25 ppm; group B purchased iodized salt from the market; and group C was similar to group B with the exception that they were given iodized ...

Previous studies from this laboratory have dealt with the protein, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, manganese, zinc, riboflavin, niacin and choline requirements of pheasants (Scott, et al., '54, '58a, '59) . The phosphorus requirements of young Bobwhite quail also have been reported (Scott, et al., '58b). Although many studies have been made on the effects of various levels of salt in rations fo...

Introduction Iodine is an essential nutrient found in seawater, seafood, and iodine-enriched food, such as iodized table salt. The most common forms of iodine in diet are iodide and iodate, with additional iodo-organic compounds providing a small fraction of bioavailable iodine. Iodine deficiency affects thyroid hormone production and leads to developmental diseases, goiter, and paralysis.1 Tab...

We created a paper test card that measures a common iodizing agent, iodate, in salt. To test the analytical metrics, usability, and robustness of the paper test card when it is used in low resource settings, the South African Medical Research Council and GroundWork performed independ‐ ent validation studies of the device. The accuracy and precision metrics from both studies were comparable. In ...

Background-Iodine and iron deficiencies are responsible for reversible brain damage, mental retardation, stunted growth, development and low immunity in school children. The consequences are more severe when encompassed by malnutrition. Higher enormity of all may worsen the situation. ObjectiveTo determine the magnitude of micronutrient malnutrition in rural school children of Gujarat, India Me...

This paper examines the impact of salt iodization in Switzerland in the 1920s and 1930s on occupational patterns of cohorts born after the intervention. The generalized use of iodized salt successfully combatted iodine deficiency disorders, which were previously endemic in some areas of Switzerland. The most important effect of universal prophylaxis by means of iodized salt was the eradication ...

Little is known about iodine nutritional status in island countries in the Pacific Ocean. The primary objective of this study was to report for the first time the iodine nutritional status of people in Nauru. In addition, sources of iodine nutrition (i.e., water and salt) were investigated. A school-based cross-sectional survey of children aged 6-12 years was conducted in three primary schools ...

Endemic goiter is a health problem in many areas of the world; in some areas the disease is so severe that cretinism and other defects are found. In many areas geographic, economic, and other factors prevent the use of iodized salt as a preventive measure. Field studies were begun in 1966 to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of parenteral administration of iodized oil in goiter prev...

Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation in the world today. Iodine deficiency was common in the developed world until the introduction of iodized salt in the 1920’s. The incidence of iodine deficiency is connected to low iodine levels in the soil and water. We examine the impact of salt iodization in the US by taking advantage of this natural geographic variatio...