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Controlling Iodine Deficiency Disorders in Developing Countries
Phillips, Dr. David I W
Phillips, Dr. David I W
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1989-01-01
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48
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Endemic goitre, cretinism and other iodine deficiency disorders can be prevented by the administration of iodine. The use of iodized salt is not always practicable in developing countries, and iodine deficiency disorders can be a serious problem, particularly in isolated communities where people are too poor to afford an adequate diet This book gives advice and guidance on the organisation of iodine supplementation programmes. It deals with carrying out goitre surveys, recording the data, assessing the results, implementing a programme and monitoring and evaluating its success. Intended for health workers and planners in developing countries, this book will prove a valuable practical guide to dealing with iodine deficiency disorders at community level.
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Introduction; Chapter 1 The need for Iodine; Chapter 2 Dietary sources of Iodine; Chapter 3 Establishing the presence and severity of Iodine deficiency in a community; Chapter 4 Methods of prevention; Chapter 5 Carrying out a preventative programme; Chapter 6 Reporting, monitoring and follow up; Appendices; 1 Suppliers of Iodised oil; 2 Adverse effects of Iodised oil; 3 Recommended doses of Iodised oil; 4 Further reading and resources
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Oxfam Practical Health Guides
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978-0-85598-107-5