World Heart Day 2014: salt reduction saves lives
Note for the media
28 September 2014
25 SEPTEMBER 2014 ¦ GENEVA - On World Heart Day, held 29 September, WHO is calling on countries to take action on the overuse of salt by implementing WHO’s sodium reduction recommendations to cut the number of people experiencing heart disease and stroke, and, in turn, save lives.
Target: 30% salt reduction by 2025
Noncommunicable diseases, including heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of premature death in the 21st century. WHO is supporting governments to implement the "Global action plan to reduce noncommunicable diseases" that comprises nine global targets, including one to reduce global salt intake by a relative 30% by 2025.
“If the target to reduce salt by 30% globally by 2025 is achieved, millions of lives can be saved from heart disease, stroke and related conditions,” says Dr Oleg Chestnov, WHO Assistant Director-General for Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health.
The main source of sodium in our diet is salt. It can come from sodium glutamate and sodium chloride, and is used as a condiment in many parts of the world. In many countries, 80% of salt intake comes from processed foods such as bread, cheese, bottled sauces, cured meats and ready-made meals.
Increased risk of hypertension/high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke risks
Consuming too much salt can lead (or contribute) to hypertension, or high blood pressure, and greatly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
On average, people consume around 10 grams of salt per day. This is around double WHO’s recommended level from all sources, including processed foods, ready-made meals and food prepared at home (less than 5 grams or under one teaspoon per day). WHO recommends that children aged 2 to 15 years consume even less salt than this, adjusted to their energy requirements for growth.
“Salt is in almost everything we eat, either because high levels of salt are found in most processed and prepared foods, or because we are adding salt when we prepare food at home,” adds Dr Chestnov.
Dr Chestnov said that reducing salt intake is one of the most effective ways for countries to improve population health, and urged the food industry to work closely with WHO and national governments to incrementally reduce the level of salt in food products.
World Heart Day 2014: salt reduction saves livesNote for the media 28 September 201425 SEPTEMBER 2014 ¦ GENEVA - On World Heart Day, held 29 September, WHO is calling on countries to take action on the overuse of salt by implementing WHO’s sodium reduction recommendations to cut the number of people experiencing heart disease and stroke, and, in turn, save lives.Target: 30% salt reduction by 2025Noncommunicable diseases, including heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of premature death in the 21st century. WHO is supporting governments to implement the "Global action plan to reduce noncommunicable diseases" that comprises nine global targets, including one to reduce global salt intake by a relative 30% by 2025.“If the target to reduce salt by 30% globally by 2025 is achieved, millions of lives can be saved from heart disease, stroke and related conditions,” says Dr Oleg Chestnov, WHO Assistant Director-General for Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health.The main source of sodium in our diet is salt. It can come from sodium glutamate and sodium chloride, and is used as a condiment in many parts of the world. In many countries, 80% of salt intake comes from processed foods such as bread, cheese, bottled sauces, cured meats and ready-made meals.Increased risk of hypertension/high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke risksConsuming too much salt can lead (or contribute) to hypertension, or high blood pressure, and greatly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.โดยเฉลี่ย คนกินเกลือวันละประมาณ 10 กรัม นี้เป็นคู่ที่ได้แนะนำระดับจากแหล่งทั้งหมด รวมทั้งอาหารแปรรูป อาหารสำเร็จรูป และอาหารที่บ้าน (น้อย กว่า 5 กรัม หรือภาย ใต้หนึ่งช้อนชาต่อวัน) ผู้แนะนำว่า เด็กอายุ 2-15 ปีกินเกลือแม้แต่น้อยกว่านี้ การปรับปรุงต้องการพลังงานสำหรับการเติบโต"เกลืออยู่ในเกือบทุกอย่างเรากิน เนื่อง จากระดับสูงของเกลือที่พบในการประมวลผลมากที่สุด และเตรียมอาหาร หรือเนื่อง จากเรากำลังเพิ่มเกลือเมื่อเราเตรียมอาหารที่บ้าน เพิ่ม Dr Chestnovดร. Chestnov กล่าวว่า ลดปริมาณเกลือเป็นหนึ่งในวิธีที่มีประสิทธิภาพสูงสุดในประเทศเพื่อปรับปรุงสุขภาพประชากร และกระตุ้นให้อุตสาหกรรมการอาหารทำงานอย่างใกล้ชิดกับคนและรัฐบาลแห่งชาติเพื่อลดระดับของเกลือในผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารแบบเพิ่มหน่วย
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World Heart Day 2014: salt reduction saves lives
Note for the media
28 September 2014
25 SEPTEMBER 2014 ¦ GENEVA - On World Heart Day, held 29 September, WHO is calling on countries to take action on the overuse of salt by implementing WHO’s sodium reduction recommendations to cut the number of people experiencing heart disease and stroke, and, in turn, save lives.
Target: 30% salt reduction by 2025
Noncommunicable diseases, including heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of premature death in the 21st century. WHO is supporting governments to implement the "Global action plan to reduce noncommunicable diseases" that comprises nine global targets, including one to reduce global salt intake by a relative 30% by 2025.
“If the target to reduce salt by 30% globally by 2025 is achieved, millions of lives can be saved from heart disease, stroke and related conditions,” says Dr Oleg Chestnov, WHO Assistant Director-General for Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health.
The main source of sodium in our diet is salt. It can come from sodium glutamate and sodium chloride, and is used as a condiment in many parts of the world. In many countries, 80% of salt intake comes from processed foods such as bread, cheese, bottled sauces, cured meats and ready-made meals.
Increased risk of hypertension/high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke risks
Consuming too much salt can lead (or contribute) to hypertension, or high blood pressure, and greatly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
On average, people consume around 10 grams of salt per day. This is around double WHO’s recommended level from all sources, including processed foods, ready-made meals and food prepared at home (less than 5 grams or under one teaspoon per day). WHO recommends that children aged 2 to 15 years consume even less salt than this, adjusted to their energy requirements for growth.
“Salt is in almost everything we eat, either because high levels of salt are found in most processed and prepared foods, or because we are adding salt when we prepare food at home,” adds Dr Chestnov.
Dr Chestnov said that reducing salt intake is one of the most effective ways for countries to improve population health, and urged the food industry to work closely with WHO and national governments to incrementally reduce the level of salt in food products.
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