Goitre studies in Tasmania. 16 Years' prophylaxis with iodide
Clements, F.W.; Gibson, H.B.; Howeler-Coy, J.F.
Bulletin of the World Health Organization 38(2): 297-318
1968
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-9686 PMID: 5302305 Document Number: 519311
A survey in 1949 showed a relatively high prevalence of endemic goitre among children in most parts of Tasmania, and in 1950 distribution of tablets containing 10 mg potassium iodide to all schoolchildren was commenced. This distribution was gradually stopped during 1966, as legislation made it possible to add potassium iodate to all bread baked on the island. Periodic surveys showed that the prevalence of endemic goitre has fallen significantly, but the disorder has not disappeared.