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Current Iodine Deficiency Disorder Situation
Population
Population: 5.42 million
Population growth rate: 0.14%
Population < 15 years: 18.3%
Birth rate: 10.09 per 1000
Life expectancy at birth: 74.2 years
Infant mortality: 8.76 per 1000
Prevalence of Goiter/ UIE
140 mcg/L UI reported as 136-144 mcg/L.
Previous report 130-143 mcg/L, 3 sites ThyroMobil (1995); 51% below 100 mcg/L, 15% below 50 (1994).
Survey of general population in region where IDD was once endemic revealed a TGR of only 5.2% for 13 year olds. Large goiters are rare.
Iodized salt Coverage
Household iodized salt use: 85%
Salt Situation Analysis Production
Salt is iodized for human and food industry use.
Consumption
The market share for iodized salt in Serbia is estimated at 73%.
Iodine Procurement and Utilization
Salt iodized with KIO3 at 19 mg iodine/kg.
Universal Salt Iodization Program
Information, Education, Communication (IEC) Activities
Legislation
- Legislation: Yes.
- Legislation for Animals: No data
- Year Enacted: 1966
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
The National Coordinating Committee is responsible for monitoring of salt and nutrition. National Coordinating Committee for IDD Control consists of six representatives of Ministry of Health, six endocrinologists/pediatricians, public health representatives, a legislator, and one salt producer.
Other Interventions
None
Key Lessons Learned
Challenges and Constraints
Future Plans for Sustained IDD Elimination An update of information on monitoring and current nutritional status is needed.
Sources:
IDD NL 18(4):54, 2002
IDD NL 13(1):4 1997
IDD NL 11(1):14, 1995
IDD NL 8(4):42, 1992
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