A STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF GOITRE AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN AGED 6-14 YEARS IN A RURAL AREA OF KANCHIPURAM DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU

Abstract

The consequences of iodine deficiency on health are the results of hypothyroidism which includes the implications on reproductive functions and lowering of IQ levels in school aged children. The consequences of iodine deficiency on health are the results of hypothyroidism which includes the implications on reproductive functions and lowering of IQ levels in school aged children. In the current study, a positive association was found between socio economic status of the children and the presence of goiter.  The knowledge about the need for maintaining personal hygiene and improving nutritional status of  the child should be provided in the schools by the teachers and health education to the mothers should be provided.