New Research 6: Salt Consumption and Hypertension in India

New Delhi: Excessive salt consumption is fuelling a silent epidemic in India with people at increased risk of Hypertension, Stroke, Heart Disease and Kidney Disorder, according to scientists from ICMR's National Institute of Epidemiology..

ICMR says Indians taking too much salt, launches 3 year Interventional Study in Punjab and Telangana.

While the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day, studies show that urban Indians consume around 9.2 grams/day, and even in rural areas it is around 5.6 grams/day - both higher than recommended.

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