In 2013, the WHO recommended that all member states aim to reduce population salt intake
by 30% by 2025. The year 2019 represents the midpoint, making it a critical time to assess …

Intake of salt is a biological imperative, inextricably woven into physiological systems,
human societies and global culture. However, excessive salt intake is associated with high …

Background Hypertension can be detected at the primary health-care level and low-cost
treatments can effectively control hypertension. We aimed to measure the prevalence of …

Abstract Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death globally,
imposing a heavy burden on the healthcare systems, especially in low-and middle-income …

Raised blood pressure (BP) is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. Yet, its
global prevalence is increasing, and it remains poorly detected, treated, and controlled in …

Background Socio-economic inequalities are associated with unequal exposure to social,
economic and environmental risk factors, which in turn contribute to health inequalities …

Adopting a diet rich in plant-based foods, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and sodium
intake within normal limits can be effective in the prevention and management of HTN …

The purpose of this review was to identify, summarize, and critically appraise studies on
dietary salt and health outcomes that were published from August 2016 to March 2017. The …

Objectives To estimate the effects of nationwide replacement of discretionary salt (used at
table or during cooking) with potassium enriched salt substitute on morbidity and death from …

Abstract The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2010 study estimated national salt intake for
187 countries based on data available up to 2010. The purpose of this review was to identify …