Benin - Consumption of iodized salt (% of households)
Consumption of iodized salt (% of households) in Benin was 84.80 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 22 years was 89.00 in 2012, while its lowest value was 69.20 in 2014.
Definition: Consumption of iodized salt refers to the percentage of households that use edible salt fortified with iodine.
Source: United Nations Children's Fund, State of the World's Children.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 73.80 |
| 2001 | 79.80 |
| 2006 | 79.30 |
| 2012 | 89.00 |
| 2014 | 69.20 |
| 2018 | 84.80 |
Statistical Concept and Methodology: Most of the data on consumption of iodized salt are derived from household surveys. For the data that are from household surveys, the year refers to the survey year.
Aggregation method: Weighted average
Periodicity: Annual
General Comments: 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
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Nutrition
