title: [Real activity of Kraków endocrine group in Institute of Pediatrics CMUJ on the eradication of IDD in Polish children].
abstract: The authors present the investigations concerned the Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) elimination in children living in South-East of Poland in last 15 years. To achieve the full success, what, as we know is possible, the monitoring and the exact control of the salt iodine supplementation according to the National Program of Iodine Deficiency Elimination (1999-2003) should be maintained. To avoid any negligence, the prompt education of the whole population is necessary, but yet especially the pregnant women. It is important to instruct them about the direct influence of iodine deficiency on the mental development of the fetus and the newborn.
authors.affiliation: Polska Komisja Kontroli Chorób z Niedoboru Jodu, Kraków. mary@mp.pl
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rybakowa
authors.forename: Dorota
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tylek-Lemańska
mesh_terms: D003409:Congenital Hypothyroidism / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007455:Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency*; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D017673:Sodium Chloride, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D017673:Sodium Chloride, Dietary; D007455:Iodine