![]() ![]() A modest reduction in salt intake across the whole population will result in major improvements in public health and have huge economic benefits in all countries around the world. In many developing countries, most of the salt consumed comes from salt added during cooking or from sauces therefore, public health campaigns are needed to encourage consumers to use less salt. ![]() The major challenge now is to spread this out worldwide, particularly to developing countries where ≈80% of global BP-related disease burden occurs. Many other developed countries, e.g., Australia, Canada, and the US, are also stepping up their activities. ![]() Several countries, e.g., Finland and the UK, have already reduced the amount of salt being consumed by a combined policy of getting the food industry to decrease the amount of salt added to foods, clear labelling on food products, and increasing public awareness of the harmful effects of salt on health. A reduction in salt intake to the recommended level of <5–6 g/day is very beneficial, and could prevent millions of deaths each year and make major savings for healthcare services. There is overwhelming evidence that our current high-salt intake is the major factor increasing blood pressure (BP) and, thereby, a major cause of cardiovascular disease and kidney disease worldwide.
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