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  • Title: Increase in iodine deficiency disorder due to inadequate sustainability of supply of iodized salt in District Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
    Author: Kapil U, Pandey RM, Jain V, Kabra M, Sareen N, Bhadoria AS, Vijay J, Nigam S, Khenduja P.
    Journal: J Trop Pediatr; 2013 Dec; 59(6):514-5. PubMed ID: 23868574.
    Abstract:
    Himachal Pradesh is a known endemic area for iodine deficiency disorders. A study was conducted in district Solan with the objective of assessing the prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders in school-age children. Thirty clusters were selected by using the probability-proportionate-to-size cluster sampling methodology. Clinical examination of the thyroid of 1898 children in the age-group of 6-12 years was conducted. Urine and salt samples were collected. The total goiter rate was found to be 15.4%. Median urinary iodine excretion level was 62.5 μg/l. Only 39% of the salt samples had iodine content of ≥15 ppm. Mild iodine deficiency was present in the subjects studied.
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