PT. Susanti Megah

Benefit of Iodized Salt

Benefit of Iodized Salt

Salt most secure and stable given iodine, the color and the taste has not changed, every person consumed the same amount every day, has a high investment value and low fees (approximately Rp. 200 - Rp. 2500 per person per year).

Has many benefits including improved health, lower health care costs, economic growth, and reduce poverty.

One study found that every 1% decrease in malnourished patients were able to reduce the poverty rate by 4%.

Much progress has been made, the number of people who consume iodine increase 67% in the last decade. However, approximately 24% of households in Indonesia is still lacking in iodine consumption and 9% of households do not consume iodized salt.