title: Salt iodation in Kenya for national prophylaxis of iodine deficiency disorders.
abstract: This survey was conducted to monitor and evaluate the extent of salt iodation in Kenya in 1990/91. 799 salt samples were collected from 40 districts/municipalities in Kenya out of a possible 44. The samples originated from 16 different local manufacturers/packers. 35.4% of the salt samples were from a single manufacturer, and were available in all the districts/municipalities. 127 (15.9%) samples complied with the legislation of 168.5g/kg. Five samples had exceptionally high iodate--a mean of 8147.1g/kg. The mean iodate content of all samples analysed was 151 mg/kg. Uniformity of iodation was lacking as indicated by high standard deviations. Two manufacturers had iodate content complying with the minimum 168.5mg/kg required by the legislation.
authors.affiliation: National Public Health Laboratory Services, Nairobi.
authors.forename: B N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Muture
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Wainaina
mesh_terms: D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007452:Iodates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis*; D007455:Iodine / Q000032:analysis* / Q000172:deficiency*; D007630:Kenya; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis*; D012494:Sampling Studies; D017673:Sodium Chloride, Dietary / Q000032:analysis* / Q000600:supply & distribution
chemical_list: D007452:Iodates; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D017673:Sodium Chloride, Dietary; C034024:iodized salt; D007455:Iodine; C039693:potassium iodate