National Iodine Day

From 2003, the Thai government has declared June 25 as a National Iodine Day [the International Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD) presented the ICCIDD Gold Medal to H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 25 June 1997]. the IDD campaign has been conducted annually since 25 June 2003 (Department of Health, 2006). 

Figure 126.10 Coverage of iodized salt (>30ppm) (2000-2006). Data gathered from (i) cyclic monitoring (2000-2004), (ii) cyclic monitoring (2005) and (iii) National Iodine Day, 25 June 2006.

Create cooperation, partnerships and networking through a social marketing campaign (National Iodine Day is celebrated annually on 25 June by all concerned sectors). 

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