On adding iodine to salt results in an excessive ingestion of iodine

• Source: Global Times
• [01:12 July 29 2010]
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"The adjustment of the iodine content in salt is normal. The adjustment made this time doesn't mean there is an excessive intake of iodine among Chinese individuals."

Chen Zupei, head of the expert advisory group on iodine deficiency disease, Ministry of Health,

denying a statement that adding iodine to salt results in an excessive ingestion of iodine among the Chinese, quoted by Xinhua News Agency Wednesday