Salt Iodization MICS3 Data Analysis and Report Writing

Background IDD is the worlds leading cause of preventable mental retardation and impaired psychomotor development in young children In its most extreme form, iodine deficiency causes cretinism It also significantly raises the risks of stillbirth and miscarriage for pregnant women

Background IDD is most commonly and visibly associated with goitre IDD takes its greatest toll in impaired mental growth and development, contributing in turn to poor school performance, reduced intellectual ability, and impaired work performance

International Goals & Targets To achieve sustainable elimination of iodine deficiency by 2005

Definition of Indicator Percentage of households consuming adequately iodized salt (> 15 parts per million) Numerator: Number of households with salt testing 15 parts per million or more of potassium iodide/iodate Denominator: Total number of households surveyed

Methodological Issues Standard cut-offs for iodine concentration (> 15 parts per million) Potassium iodate or potassium iodide Comparability of estimates over time – production vs. consumption estimates – parts per million cut-offs

Methodological Issues Interpret with caution if salt was not tested in >10% of households Households with no salt in home are now included in the distribution If a household has salt but it is not tested, these households are omitted from the denominator

Tabulation Plan Table NU.5: Iodized Salt Consumption

Regional Data

Iodized Salt Consumption (CEE/CIS) Household Consumption of Adequately Iodized Salt (15 ppm or more)

Iodized Salt Consumption (ROSA)

Iodized Salt Consumption (TACRO) Household Consumption of Adequately Iodized Salt (15 ppm or more)

Iodized Salt Consumption (MENA) Household Consumption of Adequately Iodized Salt (15 ppm or more)

Iodized Salt Consumption (EAPRO)

Iodized Salt Consumption (ESARO) Household Consumption of Adequately Iodized Salt (15 ppm or more)

Iodized Salt Consumption (WCARO) Household Consumption of Adequately Iodized Salt (15 ppm or more)