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Current Iodine Deficiency Disorder Situation
Population
Population: 0.45 million
Population growth rate: 1.25%
Population < 15 years: 18.9%
Birth rate: 12.06 per 1000
Life expectancy at birth: 77.48 years
Infant mortality: 4.71 per 1000
Prevalence of Goiter/ UIE
Median urinary iodine: no data.
Iodine deficiency has not been described or looked for. According to health authorities, there is no need for iodized salt. An earlier report stated that the iodization of salt is not permitted by law, but other sources indicate iodized salt is available. Data on goiter prevalence are lacking.
Iodized salt Coverage
Household iodized salt use: no data
Salt Situation Analysis Production
No information; probably from neighboring countries.
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
None.
Legislation
- Legislation: none.
- Legislation for Animals: none.
- Year Enacted: n/a
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
None.
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_100.htm |
