Sodium intake in Argentina has been estimated to be at least double the dose of 2000
mg/day recommended by WHO, mostly coming from processed foods. Argentina is one of …

In 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) published sodium targets for
packaged foods, which included two distinct levels: one “regional” and one “lower” target …

High blood pressure is a leading cause of death in Costa Rica, with an estimated mortality
rate of 30%. The average household sodium intake is two times higher than the World …

Background: Sodium intake is related to several adverse health outcomes, such as
hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Processed foods are major contributors to the …

Background Despite the body of evidence that documents the unfavorable effects of
excessive sodium consumption on blood pressure and cardiovascular health, public health …

Population-wide sodium reduction is a cost-effective approach to address the adverse
health effects associated with excess sodium consumption. Latin American and Caribbean …

Salt consumption in many countries of the world exceeds the level recommended by WHO
(5 g/day), which is associated with negative effects on health. Public health strategies to …

Non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, are responsible for over
70% of deaths in Brazil. Currently, over 25% of Brazilian adults are diagnosed as …

High sodium/salt intake is a risk factor for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Excess
sodium intake has been associated with high coronary heart disease, stroke and high blood …

The maximum content of sodium in selected processed foods (PF) in Argentina was limited
by a law enacted in 2013. Data about intake of these and other foods are necessary for …