Iodine deficiency disorders, in India

Nutritional, Endocrine and Pathological Aspects of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in India... 

Figure 132.1 Prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders in india. A survey was conducted for aii 28 states and 7 union territories 263 out of 324 districts were found endemic 13 miiiion out of 26 miiiion chiidren born each year are unprotected.

Since the iodization of salt, there has been an increase in the daily consumption of iodine among the population, leading to a decrease in the prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders. In a survey (Toteja et ai, 2004) carried out on 1 45 264 children aged 6—12 years in 15 districts in India in 1997—2000, the goiter rate was found to have decreased to 4.78% as compared to a previous report of 21% in 1984—1986 (IGMR, 1989). Follow-up surveys carried out in the same region of the country over the period have shown a decrease in the prevalence of goiter over the years, as exemphfied by data from the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Table 87.1). 

Prakash, R. (1997). Paper presented at Regional Consultation on Elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in South East Asia, New Delhi, India, Febmary 1997. 

Although iodine deficiency disorder was initially thought to be a problem of the sub-Himalayan belt in India, for... 

The vast geographical expanse of the Asia Pacific region, covering approximately 40 countries, from tiny Pacific islands populated by only a few thousand inhabitants to some of the most populous nations on earth such as India, Indonesia and China, poses a challenge in identifying and addressing the problems of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in this part of the world. Because many of these countries are island states, it has erroneously been assumed that iodine deficiency is not a significant endemic problem... 

It is estimated that more than 200 million people are at risk of IDD in India. The number of persons suffering from goiter and other IDD is estimated to be above 71 million. The surveys conducted by central and state health directorates, ICMR, and medical institutes have clearly demonstrated that 263 out of the 324 districts in India (Figure 132.1) are endemic for IDD (Revised Policy Guidelines On National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme, 2006). 

Some 800 million are conservatively estimated to be at risk from iodine deficiency disorders through living in an iodine deficient environment. These populations are to found particularly in Asia, Africa and Latin America. There are estimated to be no less than one third of the population of China at risk (in excess of 300 million) some 200 million in India, another 150 million in Africa with smaller, but very significant populations at risk in Latin America and other parts of Asia. 

ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF THE IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDERS (IDD) CONTROL PROGRAM IN SIKKIM, INDIA... 

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