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HAFLONG: The Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day was observed at Jatinga SD on Friday for awareness on prevention, control and eliminate the IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders). The programme was organized by the Dima Hasao District Health Society.
Thai Tsho Daulagupu, Principal Secretary, NCHAC, attended the programme as chief guest along with Rebecca Changsan, NCHAC Deputy Secretary i/c Medical. Addressing the gathering, the Principal Secretary requested health workers to diligently continue their good works so that there was no gap in medical service even in the most interior place of the district. He also highlighted the needs for prevention of iodine deficiency as briefed by the doctors.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Marina Changsan, District Immunization Officer, briefed about certain diseases that might be caused due to iodine deficiency in people, even pregnant women. She said that iodine deficiency could be easily prevented. She also said that iodine deficiency could lead to a variety of health and developmental consequences known as iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs). Iodine deficiency is a major cause of preventable mental retardation. Iodine deficiency is especially damaging during pregnancy and in early childhood. In their most severe forms, IDDs can lead to cretinism, still birth and miscarriage; even mild deficiency can cause a significant loss of learning ability. Joint Director in-charge Dr Kalpana Kemprai also spoke about the preventive measures for iodine deficiency disorder. At the end of the programme, an awareness rally was held at Jatinga in which health workers, students and teachers participated.
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