Iodine deficiency disorders idd and their attendant effects on human development, perinatal mortality and intellectual dysfunction are a major nutrition and public health problem worldwide, with ethiopia counted among the top iodine. A person may be getting enough food to eat, but sometimes the food may not contain a particular nutrient. The social and economical benefits of idd eradication and the. Any national effort to eliminate iodine deficiency. Collectively, all adverse health effects emerging from iodine deficiency are currently called iodine deficiency disorders. Kashinbeck disease expanding the spectrum of iodine. When severe iodine deficiency occurs during pregnancy, it is associated with fetal hypothyroidism, mental impairment, and increased neonatal and infant mortality. Iodine deficiency differential diagnoses medscape reference. It may result in metabolic problems such as goiter, sometimes as an endemic goiter as well as cretinism due to. The national capital territory nct of delhi is a known iodine deficiency endemic area. Preventing iodine deficiency disease in china center for global. Iodine deficiency disorders idd, which can start before birth.
Sustainable elimination of iodine deficiency unicef. Resolutions and decisions, annex document wha582005rec1. If this continues over a long period of time, the person may suffer from its deficiency. Iodine deficiency is diagnosed across populations and not specifically in individuals. The remainder distributed throughout other tissues, like mammary. It is essential for normal development and metabolism in all animals, including humans.
Iodine deficiency disorder is a threat to social and economic development of a country. These effects are due to inadequate production of thyroid hormone and are termed iodine deficiency disorders. Population effects of severe iodine deficiency, termed iodine deficiency disorders idds, include endemic goiter, hypothyroidism, cretinism, decreased fertility rate, increased infant mortality, and mental retardation. In 2002, the network for sustained elimination of iodine deficiency was launched at the special session for children. Progress and challenges in eliminating iodine deficiency. These include measurement of iodine levels in urine and of thyroidrelated hormones in blood, and assessment of thyroid size using ultrasonography. Fluorosis and iodine deficiency disorders in india andezhath k. Available formats pdf please select a format to send. Objectives to understand current situation in national prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders idd, and to evaluate the progress in eliminating idd in 31 provinces and xinjiang. Case studies of china, indonesia, and madagascar oed working paper series no.
Updated bfr faq on iodine supply and the prevention of iodine deficiency of 20. Pdf iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable brain damage in childhood. The iodine deficiency disorders endotext ncbi bookshelf. When left untreated, iodine deficiency can lead to severe hypothyroidism. Download elimination of iodine deficiency disorders in southeast asia book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. The goal in the prevention of idds is universal salt iodization usi. Susheela fluorosis foundation of india, b1, saransh apartment, 34i. Review article fluorosis and iodine deficiency disorders in india. Thyroid disorders are some of the most frequent diseases in the world, with about 1.
Thus, iodine deficiency was a leading global cause of preventable mental impairment. Iodine deficiency disorders idd are linked to iodine deficient soil. These effects are due to inadequate production of thyroid hormone and are termed iodinedeficiency disorders. The prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders unscn. This in turn leads to deficiency of iodine in crops grown on iodine deficient. Programs must take into account possible losses between point of manufacture or import and the consumers table. Council for control of iodine deficiency disorders. Population effects of severe iodine deficiency, termed iodine deficiency disorders. Table 1 shows the spectrum of clinical and subclinical manifestations of iodine deficiency, which are collectively referred to as iodine deficiency disorders. Iodine deficiency disorders idd are a major public health problem in india.
Elimination of iodine deficiency disorders in southeast asia. Worldwide, iodine deficiency disease is the most common cause of thyroid augmentation and goiter. Accscn documents may be reproduced without prior permission, but please attribute to accscn. Creation of national committee on iodine deficit disorders. The adverse consequences of iodine deficiency lead to a wide spectrum of problems ranging from abortion and still birth to mental and physical retardation and deafness, which collectively known as iodine deficiency disorders idds. The term iodine deficiency disorders was coined in 1983 to underscore the wide range of serious adverse effects of iodine deficiency. Kaiho developed novel iodine containing materials and processes and presented independent research at many conferences, including the international conference of hypervalent iodine chemistry 2010.
Although a minute quantity of iodine suffices to ensure a persons iodine adequacy, iodine deficiency remains a major public health problem. Many classic public health programs affect whole communities by reducing the risk of diseasesfor example. The adverse consequences of iodine deficiency lead to a wide spectrum of problems ranging from abortion and still birth to mental and physical retardation and deafness, which collectively known as iodine deficiency disorders. Pdf iodine is an essential micronutrient required for the synthesis of the hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Today we are on the verge of eliminating it an achievement that will be hailed as a major public health triumph that ranks with getting rid of smallpox and poliomyelitis. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Oct 10, 2014 tatsuo kaiho is the director of nihon tennen gas co. Any national effort to eliminate iodine deficiency must extend far beyond the ministry of health. The prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders. The term iodine deficiency disorders refers to all of the consequences of iodine deficiency, which depend on its severity and the age of the affected subject. At the congress of the romanian society of endocrinology held in september 2000, it was.
Iodized salt, the preferred method, is easy to produce, administer in physiologic doses, and is cost effective. Severe iodine deficiency results in impaired thyroid hormone synthesis andor thyroid enlargement goiter. Researchers discover link between cancer, thyroid disorders and iodine deficiency by dailyhealthpost editorial september 22, 2015 a recent study discovered unusually high levels of a specific thyroid hormone, as well as thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies, in breast cancer patients, implying a connection between thyroid disorders. This in turn leads to deficiency of iodine in crops grown on iodine deficient soil with consequently low iodine in the diet for livestock and humans. Council for control of iodine deficiency disorders concerning the legal status of any country, territory. Iodine deficiency is a lack of the trace element iodine, an essential nutrient in the diet. Usi is the safest, most effective, least costly and most effective way to eliminate iodine deficiency globally. At that time, idd was a public health problem in many. Iodine deficiency is the worlds most prevalent, yet easily preventable, cause of brain damage.
The fiftyeighth world health assembly was held at the palais des nations, geneva, from 16 to 25 may 2005, in accordance with the decision of the executive board at its 114th session. Deficiency of one or more nutrients can cause diseases or disorders. Consensus statement on iodine deficiency disorders in hong. Oct 14, 2017 severe iodine deficiency results in impaired thyroid hormone synthesis andor thyroid enlargement goiter. Sep 22, 2015 researchers discover link between cancer, thyroid disorders and iodine deficiency by dailyhealthpost editorial september 22, 2015 a recent study discovered unusually high levels of a specific thyroid hormone, as well as thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies, in breast cancer patients, implying a connection between thyroid disorders. Kaiho developed novel iodine containing materials and processes and presented independent research at many conferences, including the international conference of hypervalent iodine. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of preventable mental impairment. It is also a preventable cause of intellectual disability. Iodine deficiency disorders refer to a spectrum of health consequences resulting from inadequate intake of iodine. It is estimated that 2 billion individuals worldwide have insufficient iodine intake. Assessment methods include urinary iodine concentration, goitre, newborn thyroidstimulating hormone, and blood thyroglobulin. Iodine deficiency is the single greatest cause of preventable men.
The adoption of the term iodine deficiency disorders reflects a new dimension of understanding of the full spectrum of the effects of iodine deficiency on the fetus, the neonate, the child and adolescent, and the adult in an entire population. Iodine health organizations who european region has. Correction of iodine deficiency pays huge dividends in improved quality of life, elimination of cretinism and other lesser degrees of neuromotor and cognitive function, improved survival, and so on, but. Read online elimination of iodine deficiency disorders in southeast asia book pdf free download link book now. Jun 14, 2017 when left untreated, iodine deficiency can lead to severe hypothyroidism. Iodine deficiency disorders iodine is an essential component in thyroid hormone production thyroid hormone regulates basic metabolism. Oct 04, 2008 these effects are due to inadequate production of thyroid hormone and are termed iodinedeficiency disorders. Council for control of iodine deficiency disorders concerning the legal status of any. Aug 31, 2012 iodine deficiency disorders refer to a spectrum of health consequences resulting from inadequate intake of iodine. Iodine deficiency has many adverse effects on growth and development. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of preventable mental impairment worldwide. In 2012, the two organizations combined to form ign. Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production, for fetal and infant.
Chiba, japan, one of the most wellknown iodine manufacturing companies in the world. Elimination of iodine deficiency disorders in southeast. Pdf the who global database on iodine deficiency disorders. Review article fluorosis and iodine deficiency disorders. Fluorideinduced developmental disorders and iodine deficiency disorders as examples of developmental disorders due to disturbed thyroid hormone metabolism spittle 309 309 thyroidectomy, but also with the thyroid dysfunction induced by systemic fluoride ingestion, both with and without iodine deficiency.
It may result in metabolic problems such as goiter, sometimes as an endemic goiter as well as cretinism due to untreated congenital hypothyroidism, which results in developmental delays and other health problems. Its proceedings are issued in three volumes, containing, in addition to other relevant material. Iodine deficiency disorders and universal salt iodisation. Iodine deficiency is an important global health issue, especially for fertile and pregnant women. Due to glaciations, flooding, rivers changing course and deforestation the iodine present in top soil is constantly leached. Fetus miscarriage stillbirths congenital anomalies. Iodine chemistry and applications wiley online books. Iodine deficiency is a public health problem if prevalence of goiter is greater than 5% c. Losses may vary among the forms of iodine used iodide vs.
Iodine deficiency is well documented as the most common cause of preventable mental retardation. Key barriers to global iodine deficiency disorder control spring. Given the facts that selenium deficiency and iodine deficiency occur in the same regions of china and that goiter can occur both in people with keshan disease and in those with kashinbeck disease,3 might iodine deficiency exacerbate or even cause some of the disorders attributed to selenium deficiency. Assessment of iodine deficiency disorders and monitoring their. Policy a national strategy for the elimination of iodine. The goal in the prevention of iodine deficiency disorders idds is universal salt iodization usi. Elemental iodine is by far the heaviest of the required human elements known, with an atomic mass of 127. The spectrum of iodine deficiency disorders, idd ref.
Approximately 30% of the worlds population remains at risk for iodine deficiency. The iodine global network was founded in 1986, with its inaugural meeting held in kathmandu, nepal. Collectively, all adverse health effects emerging from iodine deficiency are currently called iodine deficiency disorders idd. Iodine deficiency disorders idd result from inadequate thyroid hormone production due to inadequate iodine intake. Impact of iodine deficiency international thyroid awareness week. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Mar 22, 2020 download elimination of iodine deficiency disorders in southeast asia book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Ppt iodine deficiency disorders powerpoint presentation. Deficiency of one or more nutrients can cause diseases or disorders in our body. Table 1 the spectrum of iodine deficiency disorders idd.
Globally, great progress has been made since that time. Tatsuo kaiho is the director of nihon tennen gas co. Iodine health organizations who european region has been. Are vegetarians an at risk group for iodine deficiency.
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