Open AccessProgress towards elimination of IDD in the Islamic Republic of Iran: a KAP survey of iodized salt consumption
Author(s) -
R Sheikholeslam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
eastern mediterranean health journal/eastern mediterranean health journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.442
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1687-1634
pISSN - 1020-3397
DOI - 10.26719/1996.2.2.236
Subject(s) - iodised salt , islamic republic , iodine deficiency , environmental health , medicine , consumption (sociology) , islam , economic growth , geography , economics , social science , archaeology , thyroid , sociology
It has been recognized for a number of years that iodine deficiency disorders constitute a health problem in the Islamic Republic of Iran. A programme for the prevention of such disorders was established in 1989 and intensive efforts have been made to overcome obstacles hindering its implementation. This study investigates the difficulties encountered, common factors behind the prevalence of iodine deficiency, the progress made in combating it and the results of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the need to consume iodized salt. The final part of the study presents general conclusions and recommendations which may be of use to countries facing a similar problem in the field of health and nutrition