UN General Assembly: New York, 8-10 May 2002

The Smart Start for Children Salt iodization conquers brain-damaging deficiency Public/private/civic collaboration shows the way towards a unique public health victory

Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland Director-General World Health Organization We are here today to promote one of the most effective preventive health interventions that exist UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Roger Moore Movie Actor, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador The Network contributes to the best possible start in life for children UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

H.E. Begum Zhia Prime-Minister Bangladesh UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children H.E. Ali Mohd Shein Vice-President Tanzania H.E. Beriz Belkic Chairman of the Presidency Bosnia and Herzegovina Nations Speak…

Dong Zhihua President China Salt Industry Association IDD is not only a serious health issue; It is a national social and economic issue UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Floris Bierman, CEO Akzo Nobel Salt European Salt Producers’ Association European salt producers understand the technology, accept the responsibility, get the message out, and supply technology to those who need it UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Walter W. Becky III CEO Morton Salt Advertising and marketing have helped educating the public on the need to have iodine in the diet UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Robert L. Moore Vice President Kiwanis International We must continue working to sustain the gains made UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Susan Whelan Minister for International Cooperation Canada Canada helped saving more than 7 million newborns every year from brain damage due to iodine deficiency UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Eveline Herfkens Minister for International Cooperation Netherlands We will support the Network to sustain the achievements made and give children a better chance in life UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Tommy G. Thompson, U.S. Secretary Health and Human Services UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Anatoly Karpov UNICEF Regional Ambassador CEE/CIS/Baltic States You don’t have to be a Chess World Champion to know that it takes every bit of “brain power” to win! UNGASS New York, 8-10 May 2002 The Smart Start for Children

Universal Salt Iodization: Sustainable Prevention for All IodineDeficiency: The Single Most Important Cause of Preventable Brain Damage in the World

Elimination of Iodine Deficiency For Ever Public The Public must understand and insist on adequate iodine nutrition Governments Governments must continue supporting universal salt iodization & monitor iodine nutrition situation Scientific &Social interests Scientific & Social interests must remain attentive and insist on continued national oversight Salt Producers Salt Producers must assure permanent universal supplies A Right’s- based approach

The Fundamental Principle All the edible salt in all countries always must be iodized Governments Salt Industry & Civic Societymust continue to ensure this as the behavioral norm