Abstract:
IDD (Iodine deficiency disorders) are recognized as a major global public health
problem; it is possible to root out this problem by universal salt iodization. The study
was designed to determine iodine concentration in different branded salt collected
from different area of Bangladesh. All samples were collected both Dhaka and out of
Dhaka city. Concentration of iodine in salt was determined by iodometric titration
method. Reagent was K2Cr2O7, standardized Na2S2O3, KI, NaHCO3, starch,
concentrated HCl, H2SO4. Most of the salts collected show iodine level to be in the
acceptable range. Result showing that out of seven brand only one shown to has a
poor content of iodine. It can be decided from the result that most of the people of our
country are now using iodized salt. Evidence is now available from both controlled
trials and successful iodization programs that these disorders can be successfully
prevented by correction of iodine deficiency. A major achievement is the spectacular
reduction of IDD in our country that has implemented universal salt iodization.
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) of East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
