Is it true to say that iodine deficiency is prevalent in hilly regions? Are people living in plains and coastal areas not prone to iodine deficiency?
Answer No. Iodine deficiency is widely prevalent not only in hilly regions but also in the plains and even coastal areas of our country. Surveys conducted by the Government of India and other national institutions indicate that no state is free from iodine deficiency (Please see Table I). Of the 275 districts surveyed till date, 235 have been found to be endemic for iodine deficiency. 17.Question Does sea salt have sufficient quantity of iodine to meet our daily iodine requirement. Answer No, sea salt does not contain adequate iodine. It contains only 0.28 ppm of iodine.
