World Iodine Shortage
Day-: Major Public Health Problem
What is Iodine
Everybody
would know that Iodine is a chemical substance and let us first make an attempt
to know about Iodine. Let us first know what is Iodine.
Iodine
infact is a chemical.It could be in the form of a solution or even in the form
of solid substance . This is what it is-:
Iodine is a mineral found in some foods. It can be in the form of natural iodine that
could be found in the food or as a chemical solid substance that could be found
in any shop owned by a chemist.
Importance
of Iodine-:
The body needs iodine to make thyroid
hormones. These hormones control the body’s metabolism and many
other important functions. The body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone
and brain development during pregnancy and infancy. Getting enough iodine is
important for everyone, especially infants and women who are pregnant.
Let us make an effort to know why is Iodine
such an important chemical that the
W.H.O and the U.N.O has to observe this day as something very important for the
world to observe it.The primary reason could be and could be thus-:
Global Iodine
Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day
Global
Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day or World Iodine Deficiency Day
is observed every year on 21st
October. The aim behind this day is to generate awareness of adequate
use of iodine and to highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency. The
iodine deficiency disorders have become a major public health problem
worldwide. In today's scenario one
third of the world population is at the risk of iodine deficiency disorders.
According to the WHO around 54 countries are still iodine
– deficient. Iodine is a micro nutrient which is required for the human growth
and development.
What
could be the main reason and concern that worries the entire world about Iodine
and it’s deficiency in the human beings. What really happens when the Iodine is
found in scarcity in the body of the human being. Let us try to find the same
in short as that would be enough to suffice the explanation.
Deficiency of iodine
may cause following disorders - :
Enlargement of the thyroid gland
Mental illness : subnormal intelligence, mental retardation,
impaired cognitive development in children, brain damage
neuromuscular weakness and spasticity (muscle stiffness)
Endemic cretinism (stunted physical and mental growth)
Still birth and Spontaneous abortion in pregnant women
Congenital abnormalities such as deaf-mutism (inability to
speak) and dwarfism.
Defect in vision, hearing, and speech
How
is that Iodine in it’s most natural form could be obtained that could help in
maintaining the body to keep the body at it’s best. Some of the common method
that one could find Iodine is as follow-:
Pic - :: The Food That Has Iodine In Abundant Very Necessary For The Human Body
The
commonest source of iodine is salt. However it can also be found in other foods
such as:
Milk
Eggs
Seaweed
Shellfish
Sea fish
Seafood
Meat
Cereal Grains
There
are many doubts that still lingers about Iodine and one can cliub it in and with the Frequently Asked Question ,
which we call it as FAQ .These could be ascribes as-:
1). What
is iodine and why it is so important?
Iodine
is a natural element and is an essential nutrient. It is very important for the
human growth and development.
2). What
is the meaning of iodized salt?
Iodized
salt is a common salt containing iodine compound.
3). How
much iodine does a person normally need?
The
average daily requirement of iodine for a normal person is 150 micrograms
(1,000,000 micrograms = 1 gm) in a day.
4). Do
pregnant women need extra amount of iodine?
Yes,
pregnant women need more iodine rather than normal women, because the effects
of iodine deficiency are most severe in pregnant women and for their babies.
5). How
can I judge that my salt contains iodine or not?
A low
cost iodine / salt testing kit is available in the market. Through this kit you
can determine iodine content in your salt.
6). If
my salt is deficient in iodine then what should I do?
Non
iodized salt is banned in the market. If you encounter any such problem then
contact the nearest salt commissioner's office.
7). Can
Iodine deficiency cause hair loss?
Yes,
deficiency of iodine can lead to hair loss.
8). Is
there is any connection between metabolism and iodine?
Yes,
enough iodine is helpful for boosting the metabolism.
9). Is
Iodine expensive?
No it
is not
These
makes the study and puts the mind to understand the imnportance of Iodine that a human being requires it as a
very important constituent in terms of the element in the form of chemicals for
consumption to maintain and keep the body healthy and hygienic apart from
preventing the various disease as ascribed to keep the slate of the body very
tight and neat.
This
is all about the same and about the importance of the day .
That is it
Regards and Thanks
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Shyamal Bhattacharjee
Mr Shyamal Bhattacharjee, the author was born at West Chirimiri Colliery at District Surguja, Chattisgarh on July 6th 1959 He received his early education at Carmel Convent School Bishrampur and later at Christ Church Boys' Higher Secondary School at Jabalpur. He later joined Hislop College at Nagpur and completed his graduation in Science and he also added a degree in B A thereafter. He joined the HITAVADA, a leading dailies of Central India at Nagpur as a Sub-Editor ( Sports ) but gave up to complete his MBA in 1984 He thereafter added a Diploma In Export Management. He has authored THREE books namely Notable Quotes and Noble Thought published by Pustak Mahal in 2001 Indian Cricket : Faces That Changed It published by Manas Publications in 2009 and Essential Of Office Management published by NBCA, Kolkatta in 2012. He has a experience of about 35 years in Marketing .
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