The implementation of salt reduction strategies should be sped up in Africa: a shout from Morocco
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality and a major contributor to disability globally. High dietary sodium is one of the major risk factors for CVD. It is associated with hypertension and increased risk of stroke and heart disease. According to the Global Burden of Disea...
Main Author: | Jean Jacques Noubiap |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2020-12-01
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Series: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/37/340/pdf/340.pdf
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