Primitive tribal groups (PTGs) are the most marginalised and vulnerable communities in
India. Clinico-epidemiological studies on morbidity patterns among the elderly primitive tribe …

We conducted this study to assess the prevalence of goitre among 2700 children (6–12 yr)
of district Ambala in Haryana. Children were examined as per standards laid by National …

Aim: To determine the status of iodine nutrition and knowledge of iodine deficiency disorders
(IDD) in selected tribal mountainous blocks of Orissa, India. Design: A community-based …

Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is a major public health problem in India. We conducted this
study to assess goitre prevalence, urinary iodine excretion (UIE) among school children and …

Objective A school survey was conducted to estimate the prevalence of goitre among
schoolchildren in Belgaum district. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in …

ABSTRACT Background: With Universal Salt Iodization, district-wise monitoring of Iodine
deficiency disorders (IDDs) along with potential toxic effects of excess Iodine intake is …

Objective The present study aimed at assessing the population prevalence of goiter and
iodine deficiency in school children of 6–12 yr living in urban slums of Bhubaneswer, the …

Background and Objectives: Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) has been a major public
health challenge for the Indian subcontinent over many years. Our study was conducted in …

Abstract Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) is a major public health problem in India
including Orissa. An adequate intake of iodine during pregnancy is essential for the …

Objective: To assess the status of iodine deficiency in the population of Orissa and track
progress of the elimination efforts. Methods: A community based field survey was conducted …