Under the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP), what is the recommended level of iodine in salt at the consumer level?
- A 5 ppm
- B 15 ppm ✓
- C 30 ppm
- D 50 ppm
Correct answer: B. 15 ppm
Explanation
NIDDCP mandates iodization of salt at 30 ppm at the production level and 15 ppm at the consumer level, accounting for losses during transport and storage. The goal is universal salt iodization to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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