Kiwanis International Pursuing Second Worldwide Service Project Jun 28, 2009
June 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 1994, Kiwanis International made a pledge to help protect children from the scourges of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in its first Worldwide Service Project ... Borders, boundaries and cultures are crossed and change becomes a cause, a commitment and, eventually, a cure," said Canaday. In 1994, Kiwanis committed to help protect children against IDD, the leading preventable cause of lifelong mental and physical disabilities. Today, the organization, with its... (PR Newswire)
'All about the kids' Jun 20, 2009
In addition, all of the clubs working together have contributed more than $80 million toward the global elimination of iodine deficiency disorders, the leading preventable cause of mental retardation. Working together. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) incidence drop in Jirapa, Bongo May 28, 2009
The study showed that the Jirapa District, which was said to have the highest prevalence rate of iodine deficiency disorders, recording 56 ... These were made known at a research dissemination seminar on Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) in Wa on Tuesday to inform stakeholders about the degree of endemicity of IDD among the people and measures needed to be taken to control it ... The research attributed the improvements to the distribution of iodized oil capsules in the two districts in 1994 and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Iodine Deficiency Disorders rate high in Upper West Region May 16, 2009
Wa, May 16, GNA - Upper West Region is said to have one of the highest prevalence rate of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) in the country, a nationwide survey has shown ... He said iodine deficiency is known to be a major impediment to human development and noted that if two out of the nine districts in the region have recorded endemic goitre prevalence, then it should be a matter concern to all. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Viewpoint: Danvers Kiwanis Club has history of good works May 14, 2009
Teaming with the United Nations Children s Fund, iodine deficiency disorders have been virtually eliminated ... Our club has a proud history of service to the community; whether we are racing ducks, flipping pancakes, or donating money to fight Iodine Deficiency Disorder around the world, we always manage to have a good time while we strive to serve those who need assistance. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Congo-Brazzaville: Seeking a Way Out of Food Insecurity May 2, 2009
Some 13 percent of the population have an iodine deficiency, while vitamin A deficiency is running at 47 percent, according to agencies. Wrong-headed policies. (allAfrica.com)
Iodine Deficiency Disorders Mar 15, 2009
The Most Damaging Effect of Iodine Deficiency is on Brain Function. Iodine deficiency is a major health problem ... On a worldwide basis, iodine deficiency is the single most important preventable cause of brain damage. (Suite101.com)
After the SovietsHow Kyrgyzstan is rebuilding its health service Mar 29, 2008
Alcohol abuse and iodine deficiency are also high on the list ... To tackle iodine deficiency, the women have visited local shops, and demanded the right to test all the salt on sale. (BBC News -- Health)
Hobbits May Be Human After All Mar 6, 2008
But Dr Obendorf said comparisons of the fossils with modern bones suggested that they were actually human, with their small stature and distinctive features the result of a condition related to severe iodine deficiency ... This extreme form of cretinism is the result of severe iodine deficiency in pregnancy in combination with a number of other environmental factors, such as eating foods that release cyanide into the body and increase serum thiocyanate ... Cretinism has been largely wiped out... (Science Daily)
New twist in 'Hobbit' debate Mar 6, 2008
Severe iodine deficiency in pregnancy can cause people to grow little more than a metre tall with bone characteristics very similar to those of the Flores hobbits, said Dr Obendorf. The hobbit skull (left) compared with a modern human. (BBC News -- Science)
Indonesian 'Hobbit' May Be Nutrient-Deprived Cretin Mar 6, 2008
The hobbit-like creatures discovered on the Indonesian island for Flores in 2003 have caused yet another scientific ruckus, this time over a claim they were modern people with an iodine deficiency. The startling suggestion that the creature, named Homo floresiensis, was not a previously unkown species of early human as most scientists now believe comes from Australian researchers led by human ecologist Peter Obendorf of RMIT University in Melbourne. (Fox News)
Increased Risk Of Thyroid Diseases Linked To Exposure At Chernobyl, Study Shows Feb 23, 2008
"While there have been several analytical epidemiologic studies of thyroid cancer following the Chernobyl accident, none had evaluated follicular adenoma in particular. This paper presents risk estimates of follicular adenoma in relation to individual thyroid doses as well as the effects of gender, age at exposure, iodine deficiency, and other possible effect-modifying factors." ... Ukraine is known to have a mild to moderate iodine deficiency previously shown to affect radiation-related risks... (Science Daily)
Mailman School PH study finds increase in thyroid diseases risk from exposure at Chernobyl Feb 20, 2008
This paper presents risk estimates of follicular adenoma in relation to individual thyroid doses as well as the effects of gender, age at exposure, iodine deficiency, and other possible effect-modifying factors ... Ukraine is known to have a mild to moderate iodine deficiency previously shown to affect radiation-related risks of thyroid cancer ... In this study several indicators of iodine deficiency such as place of residence, history of thyroid diseases, and current urinary iodine excretion... (EurekAlert!)
Information Systems to improve the salt industry launched Feb 14, 2008
He said statistics available to UNICEF indicated that Ghana had made substantial effort to curb iodine deficiency that fell from 75 per cent in 2005 to 51 per cent in 2006 and expressed the hope that the figure would increase in the coming years. Dr. E. Amamoo-Otchere, CEO of Development Geo-Information Services, who made a geographic presentation on the salt producing areas, noted that there was the need to have a spatial description of the 2000 census to determine the demography and poverty... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A dash of salt capable of battling a global illness Feb 13, 2008
But it wasn't until the 1980s that scientists made the connection between severe iodine deficiency and mental retardation in babies and young children. Even a moderate deficiency can lower intelligence by 10 to 15 IQ points. (Globe and Mail)
Iodized Table Salt May Be Low In Iodine, Raising Health Concerns Feb 9, 2008
Iodine is especially important for normal brain development in newborn infants and children, they state, noting a link between iodine deficiency and attention deficit disorder or ADD that has been suggested by other researchers ... 13, 2007) The Network for Sustained Elimination of Iodine Deficiency at the UN has urge renewed international commitment to prevent loss of IQ due to fetal brain damage by facilitating access to iodized salt. (Science Daily)
Congenital Hypothyroidism Feb 5, 2008
With the widespread introduction of iodine into diets, the number of cases in developed countries attributed to iodine deficiency has been significantly reduced. Symptoms of Congenital Hypothyroidism. (Suite101.com)
Aussie doctor's work acknowledged in Thailand Jan 31, 2008
For more than four decades, Australian Professor Basil Hetzel has been at the forefront of the treatment of iodine deficiency, which causes brain damage ... Professor Hetzel's research and treatments into the iodine deficiency disorders which cause brain damage have changed hundreds of millions of lives ... Still, even in the 21st century, cretinism and other iodine deficiency disorders are rife. (ABC Online)
Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2008 Jan 31, 2008
Previous research has suggested a link between iodine deficiency and attention deficit disorder. The study authors expressed particular concern about adequate iodine intake in women who are pregnant or nursing. (U.S. News & World Report)
Ghana - 32nd Highest Child Mortality in the World Jan 28, 2008
Through it Universal Iodisation of Salt programme, UNICEF is also supporting the Government of Ghana to prevent iodine deficiency disorders among newborns and pregnant, by promoting the household consumption of iodised slat. "Simple strategies that are effective and low cost, and can provide practical solutions, can help in the battle to reduce child mortality and improve child health in Ghana," said UNICEF Representative, Dr. Yasmin Ali Haque. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
330000 children die every year for want of vitamin A Dec 15, 2007
A deficiency and iodine deficiency disorders continue to be high, though there is a small decline in the prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders. Inaugurating the conference, D.H. Pai Panandiker, chairman of the Institute, said 75 per cent of the children in the country were anaemic, 57 per cent were deficient in vitamin A and 26 did not have enough intake of zinc. (Hindu)
Experts Urge Complete Global Access To Iodized Salt; Prevents IQ Loss And Brain Damage In Babies Dec 14, 2007
13, 2007) World experts in iodine deficiency today urged renewed international commitment to help prevent loss of IQ due to fetal brain damage by facilitating access to iodized salt for the final 30 percent of world households that don't yet have it -- most of them found in just 20 countries ... Dec. 12, the Network for Sustained Elimination of Iodine Deficiency and other issue stakeholders mark a major public health advance achieved in two decades: iodized salt now reaches 70 percent of world... (Science Daily)
Mobile iodisation units to fight iodine deficiency Dec 13, 2007
Mobile iodisation units to fight iodine deficiency ... The Canadian grant would also strengthen local production of iodised salt and support business and distribution capacity of women's groups in the WFP beneficiary communities in the northern regions where iodine deficiency was endemic ... Mr. Jacob Armah, Deputy Director of Public Health said iodine deficiency contributed to frequent miscarriages, stillbirths, low births weight and infant deaths. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rise in thyroid cancer due to detection Nov 21, 2007
But there are many theories of other causes, such as exposure to low-level doses of radiation in the environment (including the practice of treating many childhood illnesses with radiation prior to 1960), iodine deficiency, genetics and a personal history of goiter or thyroid nodule. Ms. Banach also noted that women are about five times more likely than men to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which has led to speculation that there is an underlying hormonal cause. (Globe and Mail)
Battling hunger Nov 2, 2007
Lukawski said he would like to see the Kiwanis international organization take on the project, much like it did in taking on iodine deficiency. "Kiwanis eradicated iodine deficiency throughout the world and they could eradicate starvation," he said. (The News-Herald)
Civic Business Oct 29, 2007
MAJOR CAUSE: Has contributed more than $80 million toward the global elimination of iodine deficiency disorders, the leading preventable cause of mental retardation. WEB SITE. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Continued iodine deficiency, bane of educational growth- Nutritionist Oct 28, 2007
Elmina, Oct. 27, GNA- The Head of the Nutrition Unit of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) Mr Jacob Armah, has expressed concern that the continued occurrence of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDDs) among children may hamper the objectives of the educational reform programme and the nation's developmental efforts ... The seminar, which is being attended by some members of parliament and district chief executives, is under the theme: "Together in the fight against iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs) in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kiwanis Club installs new officers, directors Oct 10, 2007
After a gourmet dinner arranged by Estelle and Dean Kirschner, Walt Viglienzone, past president and HIXSON/Iodine Deficiency Donation (IDD) Chairman, announced that Ciardello was the surprise recipient of the prestigious HIXSON Award. The Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon has contributed a total of $22,000 over the years to the Kiwanis International Foundation for worldwide service and Iodine Deficiency Donation. (Pensacola News Journal)
Recognizing Iodine Deficiency in Iodine-Replete Environments Sep 21, 2007
Please for full text and personal services. Volume 357:1263-1264. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Chilton County Fair returning in three weeks Sep 2, 2007
Many of the local organizations that receive mass amounts of help from the fair are: JHS Key Club, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Club, Dixie Youth Baseball, Girls Softball, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), Chilton Educational Foundation (PEECH), Morning Star Foundation, LaRocca Building Fund, Scholarships, DHR - Foster Child Christmas Fund, Clanton Elementary - Christmas For Needy, Emergency Assistance Center, Uninsured Children (Blue Cross Sponsors), Farm City Week, Library, Chilton County YMCA,... (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Pushing iodine into nation's bloodstream Jul 4, 2007
Goiters like hers, caused by the swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck, are caused due to an insufficient iodine intake, known as Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) ... In nearby Magelang, Central Java, 30 to 50 patients a week visit the outpatient clinic at the Center for Research and Development in Iodine Deficiency Disorders ... And as a result of the multi-million dollar Intensified Iodine Deficiency Control project supported by the World Bank (1997-2003), the proportion of Indonesian... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Ghanaian Children die of preventable deficiencies - Paediatrician Jun 13, 2007
Accra, June 12, GNA - A Paediatrician Consultant at the Department of Child Health of the University of Ghana, Dr. Onike Rodrigues on Tuesday outlined protein- energy malnutrition, iron deficiency, Vitamin A and iodine deficiency as the major malnutrition problems facing the Ghanaian child. She said poor nutrition impaired growth; child development had. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Long-time supporter named 'shining star' May 22, 2007
Serving on the board of directors for the Kiwanis Club of Pasadena and investing more than $500,000 in Kiwanis International, Cowart and his wife funded a worldwide matching fund program to eradicate iodine deficiency. The Cowarts received several honors from Kiwanis International including Life Member, Table of Honor, Founder Circle Award, Heritage Society member, C.T. Bush Award and the Pathway to the Future Construction at International Headquarters in Indianapolis was named in their honor. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Ghana Reaches MDG 1 May 14, 2007
She said, each year 120,000 Ghanaian babies were born with intellectual impairment due to iodine deficiency during pregnancy and that maternal iodine deficiency causes miscarriages and other complications ... " This means and end to the silent hunger of iodine deficiency in Ghana and other sister West African countries who depend on us for their supply of salt," he added. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kiwanis Club plans antique show, sale Apr 26, 2007
Pontiac Daily Leader - News. Thursday, April 26, 2007. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Beefed-up Meatballs: Collagen Injections Safeguard Nutrients Apr 18, 2007
A lack of iodine in a diet can lead to iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), such as goiter or impeded mental development, which are a considerable problem in many countries ... Professor Hans Burgi of the International Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD) in Switzerland agrees iodide in food can be unstable. (Science Daily)
World's Food Still Far Too Salty Apr 9, 2007
Professor Cappuccio also noted that Iodine deficiency is another worldwide public health problem and the main strategy to control IDD is universal salt iodization. Consequently, many countries include in their national dietary guidelines the recommendation to ensure the use of iodized salt, with obvious potentially conflicting public health messages on salt usage. (Science Daily)
Research Identifies Causes Contributing To Poor Development Of Over 200 Million Children Worldwide Mar 7, 2007
Iodine deficiency, which was shown to affect about 35 percent of children in developing countries, is the most common preventable cause of mental retardation. An analysis of 12,291 children younger than 16 who grew up in iodine-deficient areas of China were found to have IQs about 12. (Science Daily)
Malaria tops 10 causes of deaths at Oda Government Hospital Feb 13, 2007
On Iodine deficiency control in the area, the Dr Otchere said 75 percent of household consumption was achieved last year as against 60 percent in the preceding year. He said no CSM, yellow fever and measles cases were recorded last year but 86 cholera cases were recorded as against 12 cases in 2005. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Three northern regions consume less iodised salt - Nutritionist Feb 10, 2007
Hajia Amadu Azara, Northern Regional Nutrition Officer, noted that the situation was of grave concern to the Ministry due to the negative effects of iodine deficiency on the cognitive development of children and labour difficulties resulting in maternal and infant deaths ... Hajia Azara quoting the 2003 Ghana Demographic Health Survey, said 81 per cent of children of five years of age were anaemic, 72 per cent vitamin "A" deficient while over 371,000 were suffering from various forms of iodine... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
