Not so in other countries that did not have such concerted
iodization programs.
Salt
iodization programs, which many countries have implemented, have dramatically reduced the prevalence of iodine deficiency worldwide [2,3].
This report outlines priority areas for the monitoring of salt
iodization programs and population iodine status.
A cautious
iodization program bringing iodine intake to a low recommended level is associated with an increase in the prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies in the population.