Since 1986, a programme for enhancing rainfall through cloud seeding from the ground with silver iodide has been implemented.

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As universal salt iodization is the most cost effective way to ensure adequate iodine intake, the three countries would be well served to pass relevant legislation as soon as possible.

(vii) Iodine intake will be increased by making iodized salt easily available, at least in areas where iodine deficiency is endemic.

189. Iodine deficiency disorders.

It is also necessary to continue iodine deficiency treatment, especially in children.

To avoid iodine deficiency a common cause of mental retardation in children Myanmar had greatly increased iodized salt consumption to cover most households.

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For example, under the global programme for attacking iodine deficiency disorder (IDD), a principal cause of mental retardation in children, some 40 countries now iodize over 75 per cent of salt and are poised to declare elimination of IDD.

Another 14 countries iodize more than 50 per cent of salt and are likely to achieve the salt iodization goal by 2000.

However, immunization coverage, universal salt iodization, safe water supply and environmental sanitation remain challenges.

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234. The availability and use of iodized salt is not adequate.

Lack of dietary iodine causes growth stimulation in the thyroid, and some studies suggest that iodine deficiency increases the risk of radiation induced thyroid cancer.

Levels of deficiency in 40 of these countries are mild.

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Encouraging programmes such as salt iodization, and the use of fluoride mouthwashes in schools, to prevent endemic goitre and tooth decay in children.

The delivery of 25 mobile salt iodization machines, bringing the total to 64, will enable Iraq to achieve universal salt iodization by the end of 2005.

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Basically, about half of the world's population is lacking in iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin A.

(f) An estimated 1.5 billion more people now consume iodized salt than in 1990

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Iodine deficiency is traditionally endemic in many of the areas affected by the Chernobyl accident.

In Ukraine and Belarus, in the past three years one of the areas of UNICEF cooperation with the Government has been the protection of the health and support for the development of infants and young children through increasing the rate of breastfeeding, eliminating iodine deficiency disorders through universal salt iodization, and developing primary health care models and better parenting initiatives.

An alliance of United Nations agencies, Governments, business, donors and NGOs is leading a successful campaign for universal salt iodization.

Iodine deficiency disorders are the most widespread cause of preventable mental retardation among children.

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The Bank's determination to devote significant resources to combating land degradation and desertification through field projects monitored by the Bank's operational departments.

It had undertaken a self financed project with UNIDO to design a pilot plan for the production of iodized soybean oil aimed at reducing the number of people suffering from iodine deficiency disorders to 5 per cent of the current 15 million by the end of 1997.

All salt used for nutritional purposes and fortification_all flour used for bread making_is now being iodized.

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27. Mr. Sfeir Younis (World Bank) expressed the World Bank s concern at the continuing link between environmental degradation and poverty.

Despite efforts by the three most affected Governments, backed by the United Nations, legislation on the universal iodization of salt has not yet been passed in any of the three countries.

Mr. Ian Noble, World Bank, said the World Bank is concerned about climate change because the poor will face the greatest challenges from its consequences.

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Currently the Republic of China is contributing capital to regional development programmes through institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, the Inter American Development Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Increased awareness of the importance of iodized salt is necessary to overcome resistance to changing dietary habits.

The CEDAW recommendations on lowering anemia and iodine deficiency disorders are being followed.

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31. The Banking sector has undergone significant change. The two state banks Banco Comercial de Mozambique (Commercial Bank of Mozambique) and Banco Popular de Desenvolvimento (Peoples Development Bank) were sold to private investors in 1996 and 1997 respectively.