Sweet deal: South Africans are going easy on salt

  • 📰 SundayTimesZA
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 19 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 11%
  • Publisher: 51%

Health Health Headlines News

Research finds people are reducing their salt intake, which is good news in a country burdened with related disease

Legislation to reduce salt consumption in SA is paying off, with the latest research showing daily intake has fallen by more than a gram. However, further reduction is needed before the country can reach the World Health Organisation’s recommended 5g a day.

Researchers from North West University and Johannesburg’s Wits University say the findings are positive in a country with a high burden of hypertension and cardiovascular disease...A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day or Financial Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 47. in HEALTH

Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines