Iodine Global Network (IGN)

Colombia

IGN Region: South America
Median UIC 407 (2015-16) National, SAC
Population Iodine Status Excessive
* MUIC, median urinary iodine concentration
* HHIS, percentage of households consuming iodized salt (>0 ppm) among all tested households
SAC: school-age children / WRA: women of reproductive age / PW: pregnant women

NEWS

27. October 2014

Children in Colombia consume excess iodine

A study of 6 and 15 year old students in the municipalities Chía and Bosa (a southern district of Bogotá) demonstrated excess iodine levels. Colombia implemented a universal salt iodization policy and...


Regional Coordinator

Ana Maria Higa
Lima, Peru
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Iván Darío Escobar