It is the world's single greatest cause of preventable severe mental retardation. This has serious implications, not only for individuals, but also for the social and economic development of entire nations. The second is to sustain the progress already achieved. In many countries of Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, iodization rates have dropped dramatically in recent years. This experience has taught us that we cannot be complacent.
Iodine deficiency is an ever-present threat to the development of children.
She urged all producers to help improve the production, quality and availability of iodized salt in the developing world, through such initiatives such as encouraging salt production in developing countries. All rights reserved.