Synopsis:

In the 1990s, iodine deficiency presented an acute health care issue for China. Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) causes goiters and cretinism, placing a huge burden on individuals, caregivers, families, communities and government resources. Under the direction of Vice Premiere Li Peng, the Chinese Department of Health began an initiative to eradicate IDD in the country. This film examines the progress being made and the human cost of the disorder. 

Details:

Year:                                        1997

Running Time:                         30:00

Format:                                    BetaSP (PAL)

Country:                                   China

Language:                                Chinese

Subtitles:                                  No

Credits (Partial):

Executive Producer:                 Yuan Cheng

Writer, Director, Producer:        Yiqing Zhao

Host:                                          Bing Liu 

Camera:                                    Gui Zhou, Boyd McCollum

Assistant Camera:                     Xiao Lai Liu

Editor:                                        Boyd McColum

Copyright 1997  CSSM - San Zhu Yu Studio - Torrom Ltd