Tamil Nadu has the lowest consumption of iodised salt despite being the third biggest producer of salt in the country, according to a first-of-its-kind national survey to measure the coverage of iodised salt.
The study shows that 76.3% of Indian households consumed adequately iodised salt, which is salt with at least 15 parts per million of iodine. The five worst performers were Tamil Nadu (61.9%), Andhra Pradesh (63.9%), Rajasthan (65.5%), Odisha (65.8%) and Jharkhand (68.8%). The survey was conducted by Nutrition International in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Indian Coalition for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD). The survey tested the iodine content in samples of cooking salt from households to estimate the coverage of iodised salt.
This story is from the September 10, 2019 edition of The Hindu Bangalore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 10, 2019 edition of The Hindu Bangalore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
‘Flood-Hit Villages Will Be Relocated Only On Written Request By Residents'
Will recreate them by building schools and hospitals, says CM
Thiruvonathoni Sets Off To Aranmula
Temple vessel carries material for Onam feast
Six Children Drown While Immersing Ganesh Idol
The incident took place in Maradaghatta village in KGF taluk of Kolar district
Polls For Block Development Councils In J&K By Month-End
They will be completed before State is formally declared a Union Territory
One More BJP Leader Joins The Tirade Against Senthil
Karkala Mla Warns of ‘strong Stand’ by Union Government
Daily Milk Procurement Of KMF More Than Doubles In A Decade
With the financial incentive programme getting farmers to choose it over private industry, KMF gets nearly 70% of the total marketable supply of milk
D.K. Shivakumar's Daughter Summoned By ED
22-year-old Aishwarya has come under the scanner after several questionable transactions were allegedly found in her name
Common Panel Likely To Shortlist Names For VC Posts
A file photo of the University of Mysore. The Higher education Minister has said the process of appointing syndicate members will begin soon.
Youth Kills Father for Objecting to His Mobile Gaming Addiction
The police had tried counselling the 21-year-old the previous day
Terrorists May Target South India, Says Army
Some abandoned boats have been recovered in Sir Creek
