Assessment of Iodization Status of Iodized Salt and Awareness about Importance of Iodized Salt in Community

Abstract

In India the Iodine deficiency disorder, especially goitre tias been known since the days of Lord Buddha and before 3000 BC. The Kangra Valley study states that consumption of adequately Iodized salt on a regular and continuous basis reduces Goitre prevalence. On basis of this study, the Government of India launched the National Goitre Control Programme In 1962 the nomenclature of which was changed to National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme in 1992. One of the important activities of this programme is iodlzation of common salt. (The Government of India stands committed for universal iodlzation of salt by 1992). Edible salt is the ideal vehicle for iodlzation as it Is consumed by one and all, easily available. Inexpensive and no overdose. The added iodine does not affect the appearance or taste and well accepted by consumers.