Table 4 Comparison of the respondents’ results with WHO classification of iodine deficiency in Unity State
From: Iodine deficiency among goiter patients in rural South Sudan
WHO Classification | Cut offs | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Severe deficiency | <20 | 11 | 4 |
Moderate deficiency | 20 - 49 | 9 | 3 |
Mild deficiency | 50 - 99 | 51 | 18 |
Optimal | 100 - 199 | 149 | 52 |
More than adequate | 200 - 299 | 58 | 20 |
Possibly excess | >299 | 8 | 3 |