WHO study suggests reducing daily salt intake in India to 5g could prevent 300k cardiovascular/kidney disease deaths in a decade.

A study by the WHO indicates that reducing daily salt intake in India to under 5 grams could prevent around 300,000 deaths from cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases in a decade. Currently, Indians consume about 11 grams daily, double the recommended limit. The WHO aims for a 30% reduction in global sodium intake by 2025. High sodium consumption is a leading dietary risk for serious health issues, including hypertension and heart disease.

October 31, 2024
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