Endemic goitre and its prevention in Hungary

摘要: Abstract Studies on the extent and severity of endemic goitre—a serious public health problem in Hungary—have been carried out that country since 1925, but by uniform methods 1943 only. They show over 400 000 persons suffer from goitre or other thyroid disorders, which are about 20% country, although only 8% affected areas mountainous. Research into proper level iodization for salt was conducted 9000 persons, it decided to use 10 mg KI per kg salt. In 1949, iodized made compulsory where frequency among schoolboys 6-10 years age higher signs physical mental degeneration were frequent. areas, optional. Over six years, a significant improvement has occurred most with iodization. Where there no more detailed etiological studies necessary; this can be done introducing local system control subcentres, work these lines already begun. The object prophylaxis Hungary is reduce incidence disease below 1%, when purely therapeutic measures taken.