WHO recommends using lower-sodium salt substitutes with potassium for adults to reduce sodium intake and improve health.
Pregnant women, children, and individuals with kidney issues should not use these substitutes.
Sodium’s Impact on Health
High salt intake raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart diseases, strokes, and other health issues.
Reducing salt helps lower blood volume and improves cardiovascular health.
High sodium intake contributes to 1.9 million deaths annually due to diseases like heart disease and kidney disease.
WHO's guidelines promote using lower-sodium salt substitutes (sodium chloride replaced by potassium chloride) at home, but not in packaged foods.
Public Health Focus
The goal is to make low-sodium salt more accessible and affordable, promoting population-level behavior change, especially in countries like India where high salt intake is common.
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