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Knowledge and Utilization of Iodized Salt and Its Associated Factors at Household Level in Mecha District, Northwest Ethiopia

open access: yesJournal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 2019
Background. Iodine is one of the essential elements that enables the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones, which is vital for growth and development of the brain and central nervous system.
Walleligne Beyene Tariku   +1 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Magnitude, Trends, and Determinants of Iodized Salt Availability among Households in Ethiopia: Analysis of Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (2000–2016) [PDF]

open access: yesNutrition and Metabolic Insights, 2021
Background: Iodine deficiency causes various health problems such as mental defects, goiter, reproductive damage, hypo and hyperthyroidism, stillbirth, abortion, congenital abnormalities, cretinism, mental retardation, muscle anomalies, and reduced work ...
Amare Abera Tareke, Taddese Alemu Zerfu
doaj   +2 more sources

EVALUATION OF STATUS OF SALT IODIZATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS REGARDING USE AND AVAILABILITY OF IODIZED SALT IN DISTRICT SWAT

open access: bronzeJournal of Saidu Medical College, Swat, 1969
The effect of Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) ranges from stillbirth to reductions in IQ according to thelevel of iodine deficiency and is effectively preventable by the use of iodized salt. Globally it affects 2 billionpeople, mostly in mountainous areas. Northern areas of Pakistan are highly endemic for IDD.
Qaribullah   +4 more
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Folic Acid–Fortified Iodized Salt and Serum Folate Levels in Reproductive-Aged Women of Rural India [PDF]

open access: goldJAMA Network Open
Key Points Question Is folic acid–fortified iodized salt associated with increasing serum folate concentrations among nonpregnant and nonlactating women of reproductive age?
Jogi V. Pattisapu   +10 more
openalex   +2 more sources

Table Olives Fermented in Iodized Sea Salt Brines: Nutraceutical/Sensory Properties and Microbial Biodiversity [PDF]

open access: goldFoods, 2020
This research aimed to study the influence of different brining processes with iodized and noniodized salt on mineral content, microbial biodiversity, sensory evaluation and color change of natural fermented table olives.
Barbara Lanza   +4 more
openalex   +2 more sources

Household use of iodized salt in rural area

open access: yesJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2016
Background: Iodine deficiency is the world′s single greatest cause of preventable mental retardation. In developing countries, only 69% of households are consuming iodized salt. Objective: To assess knowledge and practices with respect to the current use
Rupali Roy   +3 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding household consumption of iodized salt among rural women of Tripura, India: A mixed-methods study

open access: yesJournal of Education and Health Promotion, 2019
INTRODUCTION: Iodine is an essential element for thyroid function; it is necessary in minute amounts for normal growth, development, and well-being of all humans.
Nabarun Karmakar   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Discontinuation of salt iodization in children [PDF]

open access: bronzeThe American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2004
Umesh Kapil, Rajat Prakash
openalex   +4 more sources

Knowledge and practice of iodized salt utilization among reproductive women in Addis Ababa City

open access: yesBMC Research Notes, 2018
Objective The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and practice of iodized salt utilization among reproductive women in Addis Ababa city. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 549 households.
Meseret Mamo Bazezew   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Factors associated with the availability of iodized salt at household level: a case study in Bangladesh. [PDF]

open access: yesPublic Health Nutr, 2019
Objective The availability of iodized salt in households remains low in Bangladesh, which calls for improving the salt iodization quality and its coverage.
Khan JR, Biswas RK, Sheikh MT, Huq M.
europepmc   +2 more sources

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