Availability of adequately iodized salt at household level in Dessie and Combolcha Towns, South Wollo, Ethiopia

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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Main Authors: Tefera Chane Mekonnen, Sisay Eshete, Yitbarek Wasihun, Mastewal Arefaynie, Nigus Cherie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Adequacy
Iodized salt
Household level
Dessie
Combolcha
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6066-5

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