Since the 1990s, Africa has made steady progress in controlling iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), but countries need to intensify elimination efforts, advises the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo. IDD refers to a wide range of health problems associated with inadequate intake of iodine such as goitre, still birth, stunted growth, thyroid deficiency and mental defects. Pregnant women and young children living in iodine-deficient areas are particularly at risk.

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