Iodine Global Network (IGN)

Myanmar

IGN Region: South Asia
Median UIC 139 (2016-17) National, SAC (5-9 years)
Population Iodine Status Adequate
* 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

23. September 2013

Myanmar bans import of seasoning powder without iodized salt

The Health Department has announced that seasoning powder that is not fortified with iodine will be banned from importation into Myanmar. At present, seasoning powder imported to Myanmar contains salt...


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Renuka Jayatissa
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Swe Swe Hliang