NIDDCP - ENGLISH

                                                 

National Goiter Control Programme (NGCP) / National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme (NIDDCP).
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Government of India launched national goiter control programme in 1962 with emphasis on production and distribution of iodized salt. But even after 3 decades the prevalence of the disease was still high and the iodine deficiency manifestations were not limited to endemic goiter but to a wider range of disability including deaf mutism, mental retardation and impairment of intellectual and motor functions. so  In 1992, the National Goiter Control Programme (NGCP) was renamed as National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme (NIDDCP).

Objectives:

The important objectives and components of National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP) are as follows:-

• Surveys to assess the magnitude of the Iodine Deficiency Disorders.
• Supply of iodated salt in place of common salt.
• Resurvey after every 5 years to assess the extent of Iodine Deficiency Disorders and the impact of lodated salt.
• Laboratory monitoring of iodated salt and urinary iodine excretion.
• Health education and Publicity.

Activities-

1.   All states and UTs completely banned the use of common salt and promoted iodized salt

2.   Iodine deficiency disorder control cells  were established in all states and UTs

3.   Financial assistance is given to states for setting up Iodine Deficiency Disorders monitoring cells in states

4.   National reference lab is established in Delhi to monitor Iodine Deficiency Disorders

5.   Manpower strengthening is being done by training of health workers at NICD

6.    Community awareness by health education regarding Iodine Deficiency Disorders
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