Statistics
China is responsible for what percent of the world’s burden of iodine-deficiency Disorders?
40%
What is the main intervention used to address iodine deficiency?
Universal Salt Iodization
What household food contains iodine?
salt
What was the main cause of iodine deficiency in China described in the case?
Low iodine content in soil
In 1995, what percent of children age 8-10 showed signs of goiter?
20%
How were specialists shown the intervention was working?
Increased urinary iodine levels
True or False: Iodine deficiency develops fast and show obvious symptoms.
False
What population groups were most affected by iodine deficiency in China?
People living in inland and mountainous regions
What percent of the world’s population are afflicted with iodine deficiency and suffer from a range of health problems associated with iodine deficiency?
13%
What was the name of the intervention/program?
National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Elimination Program
Studies have shown there is a generalized loss of __ points among the whole population in areas with mild to moderate iodine deficiency.
IQ
True or False: The downfall of this intervention is the high cost behind iodizing salt.
false
Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable intellectual impairment in the world, causing how many people to suffer brain damage.
Around 50 million
True or false: Illegal salt production was a challenge China faced during this intervention.
What is one disadvantage or risk of universal salt iodization?
Can lead to thyroid problems if overly consumed
What role did legislation play in the success of the program?
Laws made iodized salt mandatory
Since the 1990s, the percentage of households in developing countries that use iodized salt has skyrocketed, climbing from less than 20 percent to ___ percent in 2000.
70%
What factors make this a successful public health intervention?
1.cost-effective
2.scalable
3.sustainable
4.successfully achieved goal.
What are the health consequences of iodine deficiency mentioned in the case?
goiter, stillbirths, miscarriages, neonatal and thyroid deficiency, mental defects, stunted growth, spastic weakness, and cretinism.
What biological marker acronym was used to assess iodine intake in the population?
UIC