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Current Iodine Deficiency Disorder Situation
Population
Population: 15.8 Million (16,380,005- 2005 est.)
Population growth rate: 1.93% (2005 est.)
Population < 15 years: 41.7%
Birth rate: 34.67 births/1,000 population (2005 est.)
Life expectancy at birth: 47.84 years
Infant mortality: 68.26 deaths/1,000 live births
Prevalence of Goiter/ UIE
Median urinary iodine: 283 mcg/L.
Iodized salt Coverage
Household iodized salt use: >90%
Salt Situation Analysis Production
Consumption
- Estimated daily per capita salt consumption:
- Estimated % of all salt consumed by people which is adequately iodized (household level):
Iodine Procurement and Utilization
KIO3, 100 ppm
Universal Salt Iodization Program
Information, Education, Communication (IEC) Activities
Legislation
- Legislation: yes
- Legislation for Animals
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Other Interventions
Key Lessons Learned
Challenges and Constraints
Future Plans for Sustained IDD Elimination
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