Reducing Sodium Consumption in Mexico: A Strategy to Decrease the Morbidity and Mortality of Cardiovascular Diseases

Reducing Sodium Consumption in Mexico: A Strategy to Decrease the Morbidity and Mortality of Cardiovascular Diseases

Hypertension (HTN) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are important public health problems in Mexico. High sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and increased risk of developing CVD. International organizations suggest consuming <2 g of sodium/day; however, the Mexican population cons...

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Main Authors: Ismael Campos-Nonato, Jorge Vargas Meza, Claudia Nieto, Ana Carolina Ariza, Simón Barquera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
sodium
sodium reduction
salt
policy action
public health
Mexico
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.857818/full

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