Analysis on surveillance results of iodized salt of Nanchang in 2012

Objective To survey the popularity status and quality of iodized salt in Nanchang,so as to provide timely and pointed evidence for taking preventive measures and intervention strategy for the relevant departments.Methods According to the criterion of Scheme of National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Surveillance(for Trial Implementation) and Scheme of Jiangxi Province Iodine Deficiency Disorders Surveillance,iodized salt surveillance had been carried out in every districts of Nanchang.Results A total of 2 628 samples of edible salts in residents had been tested,including 2 554 qualified samples,72 nonqualified samples and 4 non-iodined salts samples.The mean number of iodine was 29.63mg / kg.The coverage rate of iodized salt was 99.92%,the passing rate of iodized salt was 97.26%,the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt was 97.18% and the rate of non-iodized salt was 0.08%.Conclusions Both coverage rate of iodine salt and consumption rate of qualified iodized salt of the residents in Nanchang had met the national standard for iodine deficiency disorders elimination.