Define Prevention of IDD - Iodized salt distribution?
Many approaches to reduce iodine deficiency has been formulated. Some of these are reviewed herewith:
Iodized salt distribution: Since IDD is due to reduced uptake of iodine by human body from the environment, the control measures essentially aim to ensure sufficient intake of iodine by persons living in iodine deficient environment. The oldest and the commonest control measure is fortification of common salt with potassium iodate.