The major objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and cause of IDD in Burie and Womberma districts by conducting clinical examinations for total goiter rates, urinary iodide level determination, assessment of goitrogenic factors and knowledge, attitude and practices of the communities towards the use of iodated salt.
Five tenders for the supply of (a) 4 tons potassium iodated of human grade, (b) 30,000 two color printed cellutape reels, (c) 8.5 million corrugated carton boxes produced from imported raw materials, (d) 2,414,000 different size polypropylene woven sacks among other packaging & wrapping materials, also (e) 500 tons Bono branded rolls.
Micronutrients of which the intake was below 67%, such as iodine and fluoride, are not a concern as the athletes will take this in via iodated salt and toothpaste, which is not accounted for in the dietary analysis software programme.