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Current Iodine Deficiency Disorder Situation
Population
Population: 0.408 million
Population growth rate: 0.85%
Population < 15 years: 41.9%
Birth rate: 27.8 per 1000
Life expectancy at birth: 69.5 years
Infant mortality: 51.9 per 1000
Prevalence of Goiter/ UIE
Median urinary iodine: from deficient to excess. A 1996 survey reported TGR 25.7%, severe (42%) in Fogo, with low UI's and occasional cretins. Low consumption of seafood in Fogo.
In contrast, Maio and Boa Vista had excess (UI > 300 mcg/L), reasons not clear.
Iodized salt Coverage
Household iodized salt use: no data
Salt Situation Analysis Production
Some iodized salt reportedly produced in Maio, further details not available.
Consumption
- Estimated daily per capita salt consumption: no data
- Estimated % of all salt consumed by people which is adequately iodized (household level): no data
Iodine Procurement and Utilization
No data
Universal Salt Iodization Program
Information, Education, Communication (IEC) Activities
Legislation
- Legislation: none
- Legislation for Animals: none
- Year Enacted: n/a
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
No program or monitoring for iodine; nutrition unit in MOH is responsible.
Other Interventions
None
Key Lessons Learned
Challenges and Constraints
Future Plans for Sustained IDD Elimination
Sources:
http://www.people.virginia.edu/~jtd/iccidd/mi/idd_031.htm |
