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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Food reformulation aimed at improving the nutritional properties of food products has long
been viewed as a promising public health strategy to tackle poor nutrition and obesity. This …