Project Notice |
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| PNR | 16730 |
| Project Name | Towards the elimination of iodine deficiency and preventable thyroid-related diseases in Europe |
| Project Detail | Despite the fact that iodine deficiency (ID) can easily be prevented by iodine fortification of table salt, industrial salt and cattle food, Europe belongs to the worst regions in terms of access to iodized salt and is seriously ID, resulting in the perpetuation of the single most important, preventable cause of brain damage. European ID is due to significant heterogeneity in prevention and monitoring programs, leading to inappropriate interventions, increased disease burden… |
| Funded By | European union |
| Sector | Health and Medical |
| Country | Germany , Western Europe |
| Project Value | EUR 3,375,330 |
Contact Information |
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| Company Name | UNIVERSITATSMEDIZIN GREIFSWALD KORPERSCHAFT DES OFFENTLICHEN RECHTS |
| Address | FLEISCHMANNSTRASSE 8 17475 GREIFSWALD Germany |
| Web Site | http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/193289_en.html |
