Best method to measure goitre prevalence rate in community is -
Iodine monitoring Countries implementing control programmes require a network of laboratories for iodine monitoring and surveillance. These laboratories are essential for a) iodine excretion determination b) determination of iodine in water, soil and food as pa of epidemiological studies, and c) determination of iodine in salt for quality control. Neonatal hypothyroidism is a sensitive pointer to environmental iodine deficiency and can thus be an effective indicator for monitoring the impact of a programme Ref : Park 25th edition Pgno : 693
Neonatal hypothyroidism
Iodine level in salt
Adult hypothyroidism
Thyroid function test screening
Nutrition and health