World Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day observed in Lakhimpur

LAKHIMPUR: World Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day, which is also known as World Iodine Deficiency Day, was observed in Lakhimpur on Wednesday.

On this occasion, an awareness meeting was organized by the District Health Society and the district establishment of National Health Mission (NHM) at the conference hall of the Joint Director office in the presence of health officials and public. The meeting was inaugurated by Dr. Mahendra Das, the Joint Director of the District Health Society, who highlighted the importance of iodine in human body.

"Iodine is stored in the thyroid gland of our body and is an essential dietary mineral. It is important for our body as it helps in the production of thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These hormones of the thyroid gland affect mostly all the cells in the human body and are also important for the proper development of cells. It also helps in protein metabolism, increases the metabolic rate of the body, regulates the growth of bones and development of the brain," said Dr. Mahendra Das in his brief speech.

On the other hand, NHM District Community Mobilizer Manjul Ali Hazarika and NHM District Media Expert Durlabh Barman underlined the health issues caused by the deficiency of iodine and measures to be taken to avoid the deficiency concerned.

"The deficiency of iodine in the body may lead to serious illness. It can start before birth, jeopardize children's mental health and often their very survival. During pregnancy, a serious deficiency of iodine can result in stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, congenital abnormalities like cretinism and mental retardation. It is also essential for the normal growth and development of humans," stated Durlabh Barman in the meeting. In connection with the event, an awareness rally was also taken out in North Lakhimpur town under the auspices of the District Health Society.

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