Zeitschrift für Fettleibigkeit und Stoffwechsel

Abstrakt

Assessment of Iodine deficiency disorders among population of District Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Sumita Kuamri

Background: Iodine insufficiency is prevalent throughout the world, and is rated as one of the most significant public health concern in more than 125 countries. Secondary to the insufficient dietary consumption of iodine, almost two billion individuals are prone to suffer from Iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs) worldwide. The present survey was conducted in district Chamba of Himachal Pradesh, India in order to assess the extent of Iodine deficiency disorders, 55 years after the initiation of salt iodisation programme. Methodology: A cross sectional survey was conducted in District Chamba of Himachal Pradesh in India. A close ended pretested questionnaire was used to collect the socio-demographic information of the participants. Iodine content of salt and water was assessed with the use of I-Check and AQUA test kits in the households.