Abstract

A.Y. Mane¹, V. R. Bhagwat², G. G. Potey¹ and Vaishali Mane¹

Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) are prevalent in all states of India. IDD continue to be high despite ban on the sale of non-iodised salt. In order to assess the effectiveness of salt iodization programme, a study was undertaken to analyse the iodine content of salt samples sold in Ujjain (M.P.). 108 salt samples, commercially available to general public, were collected at retailer level from urban areas of Ujjain. Iodine content of the samples was estimated using standard iodometric titration method. The results indicated that iodine content in 53.7% of the samples was inadequate. Iodine content was significantly lower in 94.7% of non-branded and non-packed with low cost categories. Therefore, economically poor public is at higher risk of iodine deficiency.

Salt iodisation; Iodine deficiency; Urban area; Ujjain (India)

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