Attention to Bissau immigration and Guinea-Bissau living: On October 10, UNICEF announced that it will collaborate with the transitional government of Guinea-Bissau to promote knowledge about the prevention of iodine deficiency to the public, as this disease is the leading cause of intellectual disabilities, and strongly advocate for the public to increase the consumption of iodized salt.
Consuming iodized salt is the best method to prevent iodine deficiency. It is economical and suitable for widespread promotion, meeting the requirements for trace elements, long-term use, and daily life. As long as iodized salt is consumed daily, it can meet the body's iodine needs.
According to the Guinea-Bissau government's 2010 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, only 12% of households in Guinea-Bissau consume iodized salt. The promotional campaign will continue until the end of November, during which time there will be advertisements for iodized salt in major newspapers, radio, and television across the country.
