Analysis of the monitoring results of iodate content in iodized salt consumed by the residents in Chenghua District in Chengdu from 2008 to 2011

Objective To collect the consumption of iodized salt among residents in Chenghua District in Chengdu,and to provide a basis for the control and protection of iodine deficiency disorders(IDD).Methods Monitor the iodized salt of residents according to the National monitoring program of IDD prevention(Trial) and the Monitoring implementation of iodized salt in Sichuan Province.Results 1152 salt samples were tested between 2008～2011,and 1077 copies of which qualified iodized salt,26 non-iodized salt,55 failed iodized salt.The coverage rate of iodine salt was 97.74%,the pass rate of iodine salt was 95.65%,and the consumption rate of qualified iodine salt was 93.49%.Conclusion 2008～2011,coverage rate of iodized salt in entire district,qualified rate of iodized salt and consuming rate of qualified iodized salt all reached national standards.