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.

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