Health Management
General situation of salt iodization and iodine nutritional status of people in major countries and regions in the world
Du Yang, Liu Peng, Fan Lijun, Sun Dianjun
Published 2022-05-20
Cite as Chin J Endemiol, 2022, 41(5): 397-401. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn231583-20210930-00332
Abstract
Salt iodization is the most fundamental, safe, economical and simple measure to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). About 120 countries (regions) around the world have adopted the strategy of compulsory salt iodization. Although most countries (regions) in the world have implemented the strategy of salt iodization, IDD is still an important public health problem threatening human health due to the health strategy of promoting low salt diet. In addition, there are excessive iodine intakes in some countries (regions). Therefore, scientific iodine supplement has become a public health issue of common concern all over the world. It is necessary to scientifically formulate the iodine content in salt in combination with the dietary structure of residents and the iodine level of natural environment.
Key words:
Iodine; Salts; Urine; Nutrition
Contributor Information
Du Yang
Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
Liu Peng
Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
Fan Lijun
Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
Sun Dianjun
Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China