Evaluation on outcome of iodine deficiency disorders control in Hubei Provinvce in 2007
- VernacularTitle:2007年湖北省碘缺乏病防治效果评价
- Author:
Ming-jian, LI
;
Qing, SHI
;
Jian, YIN
;
Bao-guo, HUANG
;
Fang, ZHOU
;
Pei-sheng, XIONG
;
Xin-guo, GONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Iodine;
Deficiency disorders;
Outcome assessment
- From:Chinese Journal of Endemiology
2008;27(5):541-542
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the current situation of the prevention and contml of iodine deficiency disorders(IDD)in Hubei Province,SO as to provide a policy.making basis for controlling work of IDD. Methods Using the method of proportional population sampling(PPS),30 eounties were seiected in Hubei Province.In each selected county,1 primary school was chosen.In every primary school,40 pupil8 aged 8～10 years were selected to examine thyroid size,intelligent quotient(IQ),and salt iodine contents at their home.In the selected pupils,2 boys and 2 girls were chosen to determine their urinary iodine contents in each age grouD.Twenty pupils in the above school and 5 housewives ileal"to this school were tested in health education questionnaire. Results The median of salt iodine was 30.1 mg/kg,and the rate of comsuming qualified iodized salt was 96.2% (1154/1200).The rates ofchild goiter were 6.5%(78/1200)by palpation and 4.1%(49/1200)by B ultrasound.The median of urinary iodine Was 358.4μg/L and mean of the IQ was 105.3±14.4.The rate of qualified scores of both students and housewives Was 25.5%(153/600)、90.7%(136/150).Conclusions The current Bituation of iedine nutrition is good.The goal of eliminating IDD has been achieved in Hubei Province.
