Journal
EUROPEAN THYROID JOURNAL
Volume 7, Issue 4, Pages 201-204Publisher
KARGER
DOI: 10.1159/000490143
Keywords
Iodine; Iodine deficiency; Neurocognitive function; Prevention; Epidemiology; Outcomes research; Harmonization; Multi-stakeholder approach
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- European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program [634453]
- H2020 Societal Challenges Programme [634453] Funding Source: H2020 Societal Challenges Programme
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On April 18, 2018 the EUthyroid consortium released the Krakow Declaration on Iodine in response to the increasing concern about the deteriorating commitment of policymakers to address public health strategies against iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in the European populations. Regulators and policymakers should harmonize obligatory Universal Salt Iodization to ensure free trade of fortified foodstuffs in Europe. Similarly, iodized animal feed requires regulatory approval to ensure free trade within the EU. National governments and public health authorities have to perform harmonized monitoring and evaluation of fortification programs at regular intervals to ensure optimal iodine supply to the population. Scientists, together with public health care workers, patient organizations, industry, and the public should support measures necessary to ensure that IDD prevention programs are sustainable, as appropriate within a rapidly changing environment and further social awareness of the issue. The declaration defines measures and responsibilities to optimize IDD prevention. (C) 2018 European Thyroid Association Published by S. Karger AG, Basel
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