Share of households consuming iodized salt, 2018

Consumption of iodized salt refers to the percentage of households that use edible salt fortified with iodine. Iodine deficiency is the single most important cause of
preventable mental retardation, contributes significantly to the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage, and increases the incidence of infant mortality. A diet low in iodine is the
main cause of iodine deficiency.