-- The Jin'an District Center for Disease Control and Prevention launched the 2024 "Iodine Deficiency Prevention and Control Day" publicity activity
May 15, 2024 is the 31st National Day to Prevent and Control Iodine Deficiency Diseases.
This year's theme is "Salt Iodization to Prevent Disease, Balance Nutrition and Health".
In order to further improve residents' scientific understanding of the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency diseases, on May 15, the District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, together with the Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Dongshi Sub-district Community Health Service Center, launched the "Prevention and Control of Iodine Deficiency Disease Day" publicity activity in Dongshi Sub-district. At the event site, through posters, brochures and gifts, etc., the knowledge of iodine deficiency disease prevention and control was publicized to the masses, and the harm of iodine deficiency disease, how to scientifically supplement iodine, and the role of iodine on the brain development of fetuses and infants were explained in detail. Let everyone understand the important role of iodine as an essential trace element in the process of maintaining the health of the body, as well as the harm of iodine deficiency and excessive intake of iodine to the human body. In addition, it also explains how to distinguish between real and fake salt, how to identify qualified iodized salt and other knowledge, guide the masses to establish a healthy life concept, and prevent the occurrence of iodine deficiency and other related diseases.
2 banners were hung on the spot, 10 publicity display boards were set up, more than 300 people were consulted by the masses, more than 500 copies of publicity leaflets were distributed, more than 300 publicity bags, more than 300 packs of pumping paper, more than 100 toothpaste and toothbrush sets, more than 100 oil control pots, more than 100 aprons, and more than 300 people benefited.
Through this publicity activity, the health awareness of residents was improved, and the foundation for the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency diseases in Jin'an District was laid. It is believed that with the joint efforts of the residents, the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency diseases in Jin'an District will surely achieve more remarkable results.
Let's join the fight against iodine deficiency and start with three small things:
1. Check the salt bag: Confirm whether your family's salt is iodized to add points to the health of the whole family.
2. Balanced diet: Mix food reasonably to ensure comprehensive nutrition, iodine is just one piece of the health puzzle!
3. Spread love and knowledge: Tell people around you about the importance of iodine, so that more people can stay away from the threat of iodine deficiency.