Saltsmart Consortium Consensus Statement to advance target harmonization by agreeing on regional targets for the salt/sodium content of key food categories
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January 2015 BACKGROUNDAll parties to the Consortium affirm the strength of the evidence relating the overconsumption of salt/sodium to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney disease and affirm that lowering salt/sodium intake is a best buy for preventing and lowering the risk for these diseases. The global target of 30% relative reduction in salt/sodium intake is a means by which the populations of WHO Member States can reach the recommended intake level of <2000mg sodium per day. For the Americas Region, the Pan American Health Organization encourages achievement of the recommended intake by 2020... |