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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
The use of sugar as a vehicle for iodine fortification in endemic iodine deficiency
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Volume 46, No. 3, Year 1995
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The use of sugar as a vehicle for iodine supplementation was explored in a study of iodine deficiency in the Sudan. A survey of sugar consumption was conducted and established a widespread and uniform intake of sugar in all ages with no differences among socio-economic groups. The daily intake among adults varied from 48 g to 78 g as examined in five different geographical areas in the country. Iodinated sugar was produced by addition to sugar solution prior to crystallisation in an evapocrystallizer or sprayed on the conveyor of cured sugar before it entered the dryers. Subsequently, the iodinated sugar was given to members of 18 and 60 families in a mildly (urinary iodine <5.1 μg/dl) and moderately (urinary iodine <3 μg/dl) iodine deficient areas, respectively, over a 1-month and a 6-month period, respectively. In both tests, improvements were recorded, i.e. the rates of goitre decreased, urinary iodine levels increased significantly (from 5.1 to 14.4 μg/dl and from 3 to 9.8 μg/dl, respectively) and thyroid hormones values rose. No side effects were noted. The results indicate that fortification of sugar with iodine may serve as a new alternative approach in attempts to eradicate iodine deficiency related disorders in endemic areas. © 1995 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.
Authors & Co-Authors
Eltom, Mohammed A.
Sudan, Khartoum
Omdurman Teaching Hospital
Elnagar, Babikir
Sweden, Uppsala
Akademiska Sjukhuset
Sulieman, El Agib
Unknown Affiliation
Karlsson, F. Anders
Sweden, Uppsala
Akademiska Sjukhuset
Van Thi, Hong V.
Belgium, Brussels
Hospital Universitaire Des Enfants Reine Fabiola
Bourdoux, Pierre P.
Belgium, Brussels
Hospital Universitaire Des Enfants Reine Fabiola
Gebre-Medhin, Mehari
Sweden, Uppsala
Akademiska Barnsjukhuset
Statistics
Citations: 25
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3109/09637489509012560
ISSN:
09637486
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Sudan