Treating Mild Iodine Deficiency Boosts Brain Power Nov 2, 2009
Severe iodine deficiency has long been known to cause mental impairment, stunted growth and other problems in children ... But there has also been a recent re-emergence of milder iodine deficiency in certain countries, including New Zealand and Australia -- thought to be due to factors like declining use of iodized salt and changes in dairy-product manufacturing that have lowered iodine levels ... The current findings, however, suggest that mild iodine deficiency "could prevent children from... (Newsmax)
Consultant calls for Presidential oversight on salt iodisation Sep 24, 2009
4 per cent. The use of non-iodised salt promotes Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), with its attendant risks of still births in pregnancy, goitre, miscarriage and mental retardation among other conditions. Mr. Mikkelsen, who touched on some key findings in the potassium iodate supply chain, said the supply of the substance should be decentralised because it would not augur well for the USI agenda, if salt producers had to travel to the Food Research Institute in Accra to obtain the chemical to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Try health care, not sick care Sep 13, 2009
He showed me children who were literally starving to death, going blind for lack of vitamin A and suffering from goiter, an iodine deficiency disease that stunts growth and lowers I.Q. He showed me that health is a privilege of the wealthy and fortunate, rather than a right, as it should be. I never forgot that. (Albany Times Union)
Who rules us? Aug 14, 2009
Malnutrition, whooping cough and sometimes iodine deficiency can be the cause. The two families' problems are more or less the same as those of the vast majority of the people of Badakhshan. (BBC News -- South Asia)
How many Americans Suffer Thyroid D... Aug 1, 2009
When looked at worldwide, approximately 740 million people are experiencing goiters with approximately 50 million cases being caused by iodine deficiency, a cause that is rare in the USA.. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide, affecting populations that consume inadequate amounts of iodine that is absent from table salt and foods in their diets. (Suite101.com)
Weak monitoring and enforcement hindering iodised salt consumption Jul 31, 2009
ECOWAS has agreed to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) through the promotion of a Universal Salt Iodisation programme and the increased consumption of iodated salt ... Meanwhile, health experts have identified brain damage to children, miscarriage, infant deaths, mental retardation, goitre, lack of energy and sluggishness among others, as health conditions associated with iodine deficiency disorders. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bone-building drug led to stress fracture Jul 28, 2009
I suspected I had an iodine deficiency from years on a low-salt diet. I proposed a trial of sea kelp, and he agreed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Madison Kiwanis club donates refurbished bikes Jul 14, 2009
Members and clubs have contributed more than $80 million toward the global elimination of iodine deficiency disorders (IDO), the leading preventable cause of mental retardation. The name "Kiwanis" means "we trade" or "we share our talents." It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
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)
