Define prevention of idd - Double Fortified salt?
iron deficiency anaemia and iodine deficiency disorders often co-exist, the most effective approach to control these public health problems would be simultaneous fortification of salt with iron and iodine. The technology for double fortification of salt has been successfully developed at NIN. Laboratory studies have shown satisfactory results with respect to stability and bioavailability of iron and iodine. Large-scale community trials are underway for field-testing the double fortified salt.