February 2019

IDD Newsletter

In this issue:
  • Iodine deficiency in Madagascar: time for action
  • India calls for a change in strategy to end IDD through the National Nutrition Mission
  • Progress towards optimal iodine nutrition in Eastern Europe
  • Cochrane Review: Iodization of foods and condiments other than salt can increase population iodine intakes
  • Achieving USI in Ghana: challenges and lessons
  • EUthyroid: Common factors determining iodine status in pregnancy across Europe
  • Inadequate iodine intake in large groups of the Norwegian population
  • Global Nutrition Report: A strong case for salt iodization
  • Food fortification could be the next global health success story – if countries close the gaps

 

In Meetings and Announcements:
  • Parentland: a new BBC podcast discusses iodine nutrition
  • UK Iodine Group’s letter in The Times
  • IGN Management Council Meeting, 13–15 March, New Delhi

 

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