Joint WHO/UNICEF/ICCIDD consultation: review of findings from 7-country study in Africa on levels of salt iodization in relation to iodine deficiency disorders, including iodine-induced hyperthyroidism

Overview

A consultation on salt iodization as a means to control iodine deficiency disorders was held at WHO headquarters in Geneva from 8 to 9 July 1999. The main objectives were (i) to review the information available from the multicentre sturdy in Africa on levels of salt iodization and their biological impact on iodine status, including iodine-induced hyperthyroidism; (ii) to examine, in the light of the African multicentre study, the current recommendations concerning levels of salt iodization under varied conditions of temperature, humidity and packaging; (iii) to recommend a procedure for monitoring the level of salt iodization so as to achieve desired levels of intake and prevent iodine deficiency diseases.