The battle to end IDD.Iodine is an important micronutrient mi·cro·nu·tri·ent n. A substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, that is essential in minute amounts for the proper growth and metabolism of a living organism. (MY-kro-NEW-tree-unt) that the human body needs to stay healthy. But we only need a very small amount -- about one teaspoon spread over an entire lifetime! Almost all of the salt we use has iodine added, so we don't have to worry about not getting enough iodine. But in some areas of the world, iodized salt iodized salt contains 200 mg potassium iodate per kg of salt. is not easily available. When pregnant women do not get enough iodine, their babies are often born retarded. These infants are not able to grow and develop like healthy children. These and other problems caused by not getting enough iodine are called iodine deficiency disorders iodine deficiency disorder Any condition–eg, cretinism and brain damage, goiter, or hypothyroidism, attributable to iodine deficiency and corrected by adequate dietary iodine. See Iodine. . Almost one-third of the world's population -- 1.5 billion people -- live in areas where there is a high risk of IDD (1) (International Direct Dial) Long distance dialing between countries without operator intervention. Also known as international standard dialing (ISD). . Groups like Kiwanis International Kiwanis International (kĭwä`nĭs), community service organization of active and retired business and professional people, founded in 1915 at Detroit, Mich. Local Kiwanis clubs now exist in more than 90 countries. are working to make iodized salt available in these areas. If you'd like to help, you can clip the banner on this page and tape it on an empty salt box to make a collection can. You can ask people at your school, church, or in your neighborhood to contribute. Donations should be sent to: |
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