𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝟮𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Today we raise awareness about the vital role of iodine in growth, brain development and overall health. Iodine deficiency is preventable, but when overlooked it causes goitre, hypothyroidism, developmental delays, and irreversible cognitive impairment—especially dangerous for pregnant women and young children.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲
- Iodine is essential for thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and brain development.
- Pregnant and lactating women need more iodine to support fetal and infant brain development.
- Iodised salt is a safe, simple, and cost‑effective way to prevent iodine deficiency across populations.
- Early detection and adequate iodine intake can prevent most iodine deficiency disorders.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲
- Infants (under 1 year): 110–130 µg/day
- Children (1–8 years): 90 µg/day
- Children (9–13 years): 130 µg/day
- Adults: 150 µg/day
- Pregnant women: 220 µg/day
- Lactating women: 290 µg/day

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆
- Use iodised salt at home and check packaging for iodisation.
- Encourage schools and community kitchens to use iodised salt.
- Share this post to spread awareness—especially to parents and pregnant women.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss iodine supplementation with your healthcare provider.
- Support public health programs that promote universal salt iodisation and routine monitoring.

#WorldIodineDeficiencyDay #IodineAwareness #IodineDeficiency #IodisedSalt #ThyroidHealth #MaternalHealth #ChildDevelopment #PreventIDD #PublicHealth #NutritionMatters #HealthyPregnancy #SCABPharmacy

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Thyroid disorders affect over 100 crore people worldwide. From iodine-deficient regions in Southeast Asia, South America, and Central Africa to urban centers everywhere, thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrine disorders globally.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆?

To raise global awareness about thyroid disease burden
To promote early diagnosis and treatment across all populations
To highlight the critical role of iodine and the impact of its deficiency or excess
To encourage healthy lifestyle practices worldwide to support thyroid health

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀:

Ensure adequate iodine intake through diet or iodised salt
Promote awareness and education about thyroid symptoms and screenings
Avoid tobacco and limit alcohol consumption
Manage stress and ensure sufficient sleep
Encourage regular medical check-ups for early detection

Together, let's fight thyroid disease for healthier communities everywhere.

#WorldThyroidDay #GlobalThyroidHealth #ThyroidAwareness #EndocrineHealth #IodineDeficiency #ThyroidDiseasePrevention #Hypothyroidism #Hyperthyroidism #ThyroidCare #SCABPharmacy

Relationship between iodine and thyroid diseases
Many of the diseases of the thyroid gland are associated with iodine, more precisely with its deficiency or its excess.
This trace element is actively involved in important biochemical processes of the thyroid gland. With endemic goiter and thyrotoxicosis, nutrition with the required amount of iodine is a very important measure, but with thyroiditis, foods high in iodine should be limited.

#iodinedeficiency #thyroidproblems #Iodineexcess