title: National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme in India.
abstract: Iodine Deficiency Disorders are one of the biggest worldwide public health problem of today. Their effect is hidden and profound affecting the quality of human life. An attempt has been made to describe the various aspects of the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders control Programme (NIDDCP) being implemented in the country. The paper also focuses about the problems associated in implementing this national programme.
authors.affiliation: DGHS, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Tiwari
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Kundu
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Bansal
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006043:Goiter, Endemic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007455:Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000172:deficiency*; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011247:Pregnancy; D017673:Sodium Chloride, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D017673:Sodium Chloride, Dietary; C034024:iodized salt; D007455:Iodine