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Title Elimination of iodine deficiency disorders : a manual for health workers
Published [Alexandria, Egypt] : World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (96 pages) : illustrations
Series EMRO technical publications series, 1020-0428 ; 35
WHO/EMRO technical publication ; no. 35.
Contents Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Iodine deficiency disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region; Assessment of iodine deficiency disorders; Control of iodine deficiency disorders; The iodization process; Framework for assessing progress towards optimum iodine nutrition; References; Annex 1. Forms; Annex 2. Method of urinary iodine measurement
Summary This manual presents an overview of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) and provides detailed instructions in the monitoring and evaluation of IDD control and prevention programs. Health and nutrition program staff working at the provincial, district and field levels in the public health sector will find this guide particularly useful. It may also be used by interested iodized salt producers and those involved in the formulation of health and nutrition policy and programs. The manual provides information on the selection of appropriate process and impact indicators and techniques on conducting I
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 79)
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Subject Iodine deficiency diseases -- Mediterranean Region -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Iodine deficiency diseases -- Mediterranean Region -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Diet therapy -- Mediterranean Region -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Iodized salt -- Mediterranean Region -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Deficiency diseases.
Iodine.
Deficiency Diseases
Iodine
Program Development
MEDICAL -- Endocrinology & Metabolism.
MEDICAL -- Nutrition.
Iodine
Deficiency diseases
Diet therapy
Iodine deficiency diseases
Iodine deficiency diseases -- Prevention
Iodized salt
Mediterranean Region
Genre/Form handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
Author World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean.
ISBN 9789290216704
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9290215798
9789290215790