Preventing Chronic Disease · 2012 · 18 citations · 2 references
AgricultureNutritionPublic Health NutritionClinical NutritionCommunity NutritionHuman NutritionCardiovascular Disease PreventionCardiovascular Risk ReductionHypertension ControlHypertension ManagementHypertension PreventionSalt Reduction PolicyBlood PressureDietary Sodium IntakeLow-sodium DietPopulation Sodium Intake ReductionReduction Of Salt IntakeSalt Intake RegulationSodium ContentSodium Intake Regulation
Approximately 90% of Americans aged 2 years or older consume too much sodium. The consumption of too much sodium increases blood pressure, which increases the risk for stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and renal disease. Population-based strategies to reduce salt intake are cost-effective, can reduce blood pressure, and, according to the Institute of Medicine, are needed at national, state, and community levels.
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