Sir Roger Moore to visit Jaipur, India today on UNICEF mission

Former James Bond star Roger Moore will visit this Rajasthan capital Thursday as a peace ambassador of UNICEF to create awareness about illnesses caused by iodine deficiency in children - reports the Hindustan Times.

During his visit, Moore will speak on diseases that occur due to lack of iodine and suggest methods to check and cure these illnesses. He is also slated to meet Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

Moore - who was appointed peace ambassador by UNICEF in 1991 - had earlier visited Rajasthan in 1982 to shoot the James Bond movie "Octopussy".

During his current visit to India, the actor will meet several salt producers and promote the production of iodised salt.

Iodine-related diseases are considered a serious health problem in India. According to UNICEF, 50 percent of all babies born in India every year - or 13 million out of a total of 26 million - are unprotected against iodine deficiency disorders.

Thanks to `Kyvan` for the alert.

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