[The current status of endemic goiter in Upper Adige and the necessity for iodine prophylaxis]

That the province of Bolzano is still endemic for goiter is shown by its low drinking water (0.75 microgram/1) and food iodine values, and the observation of goiter in 48% of its school-children, coupled with a mean urinary iodine level of 35.95 microgram/g creatinine. Prophylaxis with iodinated salt (2 g/100 Kg) is being undertaken. Legislative provisions designed to render this more effective by encouraging its diffusion are proposed.