Say Yes, Autumn 2002: Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD)

Logo designed to emphasise iodised salt content and its benefits on packaging. The byline reads: For healthy and clever generations -- use iodised salt.

Background

Human beings, especially unborn fœtuses and young children, need iodine for the production of thyroid hormones. Even a moderate deficiency of this essential trace element will affect the production of hormones and therefore the functions and development of various systems in the body. The most pronounced effect of iodine deficiency will be on the brain.

In the Womb

Abortions; stillbirths; congenital anomalies; neurological cretinism; myxœdematous cretinism; psychomotor defects; increased neonatal mortality.

In Childhood and Adolescence

Juvenile hypothyroidism; impaired mental function; retarded mental and physical development; diminished academic performance.

In Adulthood

Goitre and complications thereof; hypothyroidism; impaired mental function.

Read Add a Little Salt in the Autumn 2002 issue of Say Yes. There are more details about UNICEF Turkey’s programme to eliminate IDD in our Programmes for 2001 - 2005. Read the UNICEF Evaluation Report on Support to the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in Central and Eastern Europe.

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