Kumar S
UNICEF, Calcutta.
Indian J Public Health. 1995 Oct-Dec;39(4):141-7.
Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) are widely prevalent in our country and their consequences for human development are well known. The scope of National Goitre Control Programme (NGCP) launched in 1962 was expanded and the programme was renamed as National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP) to connote wider implications of iodine deficiency in population. It is necessary to monitor the progress of NIDDCP using quantifiable indicators to ensure achievement of programme objectives. Prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders, status of iodised salt and level of knowledge. Attitude & practice (KAP) of community regarding IDD and iodised salt are a few such indicators. Children in the age group of 8-10 years are considered most appropriate target group to monitor IDD prevalence. The quality of iodised salt assessed at various levels in West Bengal (using field testing kit) indicated 'satisfactory' iodine content (i.e. > or = 15 ppm) at wholesalers (84.3 per cent), retailers (74.3 per cent) and consumers (71.2 per cent) level. It is suggested that the quality of iodised salt should be periodically assessed and intensive educational campaigns on IDD be launched to create increased demand for consumption of iodised salt in the community.
碘缺乏症（IDD）在我国广泛流行，其对人类发育的影响众所周知。1962年启动的全国甲状腺肿控制计划（NGCP）范围扩大，该计划更名为全国碘缺乏症控制计划（NIDDCP），以表明碘缺乏在人群中的更广泛影响。有必要使用可量化指标监测全国碘缺乏症控制计划的进展情况，以确保实现计划目标。碘缺乏症的患病率、碘盐状况以及社区对碘缺乏症和碘盐的知识、态度与实践（KAP）就是一些此类指标。8至10岁年龄组的儿童被认为是监测碘缺乏症患病率最合适的目标群体。在西孟加拉邦各级评估的碘盐质量（使用现场检测试剂盒）表明，批发商（84.3%）、零售商（74.3%）和消费者（71.2%）层面的碘含量“令人满意”（即≥15 ppm）。建议应定期评估碘盐质量，并开展关于碘缺乏症的强化教育活动，以在社区中提高对食用碘盐的需求。
