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Abebe et al. Archives of Public Health (2017) 75:33 DOI 10.1186/s13690-017-0201-0

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Availability of adequately iodized in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study Zegeye Abebe1*, Amare Tariku1 and Ejigu Gebeye2

Abstract Background: Universal salt iodization is the most cost-effective, safe and sustainable strategy to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders. However, little is known about the availability of adequately iodized salt in the northwestern part of Ethiopia. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the availability of adequately iodized salt at the household level and associated factors in Dabat District, northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 21 to March 31, 2016. We included 705 households in the study. A stratified multistage followed by simple random sampling technique was employed to select households. The level of salt iodine content was determined using the rapid field test kit. Accordingly, the value of

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