Rain Plague, The

Synopsis: Iodine deficiency causes both mental and physical retardation, and over half of the population of Bangladeshi may be affected. Michael Buerk reports on Unicef’s attempts to supplement dietary iodine by adding it to salt: it is a cheap and effective solution but political instability, povery and religious convictions could undermine the plan.
Series: Nature, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.
Year of production: 1991
Availability: Sale; 1997 sale: £65.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 on 16/12/91.
Subjects: Biology; Environmental science
Keywords: Bangladesh; iodine deficiency; nutrition

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