Iodine deficiency among goiter patients in rural South Sudan
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Date
2014
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BMC research notes
Abstract
It is estimated that 2.2 billion or approximately 30% of the world’s population live in iodine-deficient
areas. In a 2005 study households consuming iodized salt in South Sudan increased from 40% to 73%. Despite this
achievement, there are still many goiter cases in rural South Sudan and iodine deficiency remains as a major public
health problem in this part of sub Saharan Africa.
The purpose of this study therefore was to determine the prevalence of iodine deficiency among rural Southern
Sudan goiter patients.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in three South Sudan counties, adults with goiter were from three
centers following a mobilization campaign that lasted 4 weeks for free medical care. They were clinically evaluated
and completed interviewer administered questionnaires to determine their age, gender, diet, family history, drug
history, and medical history. Urine samples were then taken for urinary iodine levels. The outcome was iodine
deficiency measured as urinary iodine less than 100 μg per/ L. Multiple logistic regression was used to establish the
factors associated with iodine deficiency in South Sudan. Ethical approval was obtained.
Results: A total of 286 goitre patients were recruited. The mean age was 38 years (SD 9), 262(92%) were females
(F: M ratio 11:1), and 257(90%) were rural- peasants, 25% (20/286) had moderate to severe iodine deficiency. 174
(62%) consumed non-iodized salts.
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Goiter, Iodine, Deficiency, Rural south Sudan
Citation
Chuot, C. C., Galukande, M., Ibingira, C., Kisa, N., & Fualal, J. O. (2014). Iodine deficiency among goiter patients in rural South Sudan. BMC research notes, 7(1), 1-6.