Availability of adequately iodized salt at household level in Dessie and Combolcha Towns, South Wollo, Ethiopia
Abstract Background Iodine deficiency disorder is the leading cause of mental retardation and poor economic performance in developing countries. Worldwide, universal salt iodization has been implemented to eliminate iodine deficiency. However, the adequacy of iodine in salts needs close monitoring t...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6066-5 |