IDD is a sort of hidden problem, affecting almost all the members of society.
IDD affects the economy of the state. Hence, the community participation is
more important. The use of iodized salt by every person, will solve the problem
to a large extent. The price difference between Crystal Salt and iodized salt
will be less if large section of society uses iodized salt.
Every person takes
about 10 gm Salt per day, so a family of 5 persons will need about 1.5 kg of
salt per month. The expenses of Rs. 5 per month is too small and any family
can bear it.
Quality of salt is also important 15 ppm is desired content. Members
of society can have salt tested in district Public Health Laboratories
free of charge.
Salt is a food item, if iodine is below 15 ppm, FDA can be contacted
and the shopkeeper can be prosecuted for adulteration. The member of
society can impress upon their representative for better policy like
PDS & iodized salt.
