RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The health impacts of dietary sodium and a low-salt diet
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 585
OP 588
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.15-6-585
VO 15
IS 6
A1 Rebecca J Suckling
A1 Pauline A Swift
YR 2015
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/15/6/585.abstract
AB High salt intake is now endemic worldwide. It contributes to the generation and maintenance of high blood pressure, which is now the biggest risk factor for global disease. There is now compelling evidence to support salt reduction in hypertensives and a substantial body of evidence to support salt reduction in the general population to reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease. In specific diseases such as heart failure and chronic kidney disease, guidelines support the World Health Organization target for reduced salt intake at 5 g daily. Achieving a diet that is lower in salt has challenges, but is more likely to be achieved through salt reduction strategies particularly focused on processed food and through educational programs. To be effective, these interventions require collaboration between industry, health agencies and governments.