Analysis of surveillance on iodized salt in Baotou during 2008-2010
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-4955.2011.02.018
- VernacularTitle:2008-2010年包头市碘盐监测结果分析
- Author:
Zhi-hong, LIU
;
Xue-mei, DU
;
Dong-mei, ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Iodine;
Deficiency diseases;
Goiter,endemic;
Salts
- From:Chinese Journal of Endemiology
2011;30(2):179-180
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To find out the consumption situation of iodized salt in Baotou, identify problems and take appropriate intervention measures, and to provide scientific basis for further consolidating the results of control measures, strengthening and improving the sustainable elimination of iodine deficiency disorders. Methods Three batches of each quarter, 54 salt samples were sampled in Donghe wholesale division and Qingkun wholesale division in Baotou city salt company during 2008 - 2010; each place of Damaoqi, Baiyun district, and Qingshan district were divided into five sampling areas according to the direction of east, west, south, north, and central position, one school was selected in each district, 30 students aged 8 to 10 from each school were selected, and home salt samples were taken, and salt iodine was tested by direct titration(GB/T 13025.7-1999). Results Qualified rate of wholesale iodized salt was 100%(378/378) during 2008 - 2010, and mean salt iodine was 30.4 mg/kg;qualified rate of household iodized salt was 99.8%(2417/2421 ), and mean salt iodine was 30.4 mg/kg; iodized salt coverage rate was 99.6% (2421/2430) and consumption rate of qualified iodized salt was 99.4% (2417/2430).Conclusions Qualified rate of iodized salt, coverage rate of qualified iodized salt and consumption rate of qualified iodized salt are 90% or more, which has reached the standard of sustainable elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.
