Investigation on iodine nutrition after using iodized salt in IDD area of Zhejiang province

  Objective   In order to master iodine nutrition situation through practicing iodized salt, corresponding preventive strategy could be proposed.

  Methods   According to the distribution of geography, cluster random sampling was used, residents using iodine salts content in different IDD area, urine iodine content of using iodine salt of different population, Neonate TSH examination and age pupils 8-10 goiter rate percentage were made.

  Results   88147%(192/217)of resident salts iodine examined was(28.60±8.67)mg/kg.Pupils aged 8-10 goiter rate percentage was 4136%.The median of urine was 153.22Lg/L.T he median of urine aged 0-2, children before kindergarden, pupils aged 8-10, pregnant women were 164.22, 141.69, 199.53, 155.26 Lg/L, respectively.TSH median was 4.13 mU/L, mean value was 5.20 mU/L, > 10 mU/L among TSH was amount to 10124%.

  Conclusion   To consolidate IDD preventive achievement in Zhejiaxtg province.Emphasis should be put on iodine nutrition monitoring of women and babies.