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Current Iodine Deficiency Disorder Situation
Population
Population: 3.2 million
Population growth rate: 1.9%
Population < 15 years:
Birth rate: 47/1000
Life expectancy at birth: 51.4 years
Infant mortality: 132/1000
Prevalence of Goiter/ UIE
Median urinary iodine: 321 mcg/L. A 1985 survey in Nimba province observed a goiter prevalence of 13.9%.
A 1999 survey of 2,060 children, 6-11 years old, in 210 primary schools, 10 children per school, covering seven areas selected for the suspected risk of IDD. The median urinary iodine for the seven areas was 321 mcg/L.
Probably not iodine deficient, but need updated data.
Iodized salt C overage
Household iodized salt use: 84%
Salt Situation Analysis Production
No data on salt production. Most salt is imported from Guinea and C ote d'Ivoire , by land, also Ghana and Senegal ; already iodized before import.
Consumption
- Estimated daily per capita salt consumption: no data
- Estimated % of all salt consumed by people which is adequately iodized (household level): 84%
Iodine Procurement and Utilization
KIO3, no data on ppm.
Universal Salt Iodization Program
Information, Education, Communication (IEC) Activities
Legislation
- Legislation: No
- Legislation for Animals: No
- Year Enacted: N/A
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Goiter, urinary iodine, and salt iodine have been occasionally assessed. No regular program.
Other Interventions
None
Key Lessons Learned
Challenges and Constraints
Future Plans for Sustained IDD Elimination
Sources:
IDD NL 16(1):12 (2000)
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