October 21 is marked as Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day to draw attention to sustaining the success of universal salt iodization (USI) and make people aware about health complications that one can face due to Iodine Deficiency
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day is observed on 21st October to draw attention to sustaining the success of universal salt iodization (USI) which has eliminated afflictions due to iodine deficiency. The National Family Health Survey 2015-16 and the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) 2019, reveal that over 95% population consume salt fortified with iodine providing iodine adequacy. No child in India is reported to be born crein suffering from preventable brain damage drop 10-15 IQ points or perform poorly at school due to iodine deficiency. The success of salt fortification is a great example of addressing a public health problem of micronutrient deficiency through strong public-private partnership of food industry and the entire trade chain including wholesalers and retailers. Read More…
