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The Challenge of Attaining Universal Salt Iodisation in Zambia.

Katongo, Cyprian; Brunet, Dominique; Kabaghe, Gladys; Mubanga, Freddie; Kabwe, Kabaso F; Siamusantu, Ward.

Artículo en Inglés | IMSEAR | ID: sea-164684

Objectives:

To assess whether iodine deficiency disorders were still not a public health concern and whether Universal Salt Iodisation had been attained.

Methods:

Urine and salt samples collected from school children and determined by ammonium persulfate digestion method and iodometric method respectively.

Results:

The Median Urinary Iodine Concentration of 245 µg/L was observed and 53% of households accessing adequately iodised salt.

Conclusions:

Iodine deficiency still no longer a public health concern in Zambia; however, Universal Salt Iodisation not attained.