Iodine Global Network (IGN)

Oman

Median UIC 191 (2014) National, SAC (6-12 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

07. April 2015

Oman eliminates iodine deficiency

Oman has no cases of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), according to a national survey conducted last year by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to assess population iodine status. Dr Samia al Ghannami,...

03. December 2014

Oman must tackle IDD to improve child health

Some child-related issues need to be given more attention by the government of Oman to maintain the positive momentum, said Unicef's representative in Oman. Speaking to Times of Oman, Osama Makkawi ...

PUBLICATIONS

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Izzeldin Hussein
Muscat, Oman
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Samia Al Ghannami