Abstract:
ObjectiveTo ascertain the current situation and usage changes of iodized salt in Jiading District of Shanghai from 2008 to 2018, and provide decision-making basis for adjusting corresponding intervention measures.
MethodsA total of 3 795 household salt samples were taken for salt iodine monitoring according to the "Shanghai Iodized Salt Monitoring Implementation Plan" from 2008 to 2018;the annual change percentage of the main indicators was calculated and the Joinpoint software used to analyze the trend.
ResultsFrom 2008 to 2018 in Jiading District, the non-iodized salt rate, iodized salt coverage rate, iodized salt pass rate and qualified iodized salt consumption rate were 10.78%, 89.22%, 83.05% and 74.10%.The non-iodized salt rate from 2008 to 2018 and the qualified iodized salt consumption rate from 2008 to 2011 were without obvious change trend(P>0.05).The iodized salt coverage rate, the iodized salt qualified rate and the qualified iodized salt consumption rate in 2012-2018 decreased statistically (P < 0.05).
ConclusionThe iodized salt coverage rate and the qualified iodized salt consumption rate of Jiading District of Shanghai show a downward trend in 2008-2018.The government should continue to adhere to the policy of salt iodization, strengthen the management of unqualified iodized salt.