[procor] World Hypertension Day 2009
From: ProCor to Global
12:58 AM (8 hours ago)
Today, 17 May 2009, is World Hypertension Day. This year's theme is "Salt and high blood pressure: two silent killers."
A modest reduction in population salt intake worldwide would result in a major improvement in public health. The World Health Organization and several countries around the world currently recommend reducing salt intake to six grams a day, which is equivalent to one teaspoon.
A reduction in salt intake can be achieved by a gradual and sustained reduction in the amount of salt added to food by the food industry. World Action on Salt and Health (WASH, www.worldactiononsalt.com) is a global group working to reduce salt in the diet worldwide by exerting pressure on multi-national food companies to reduce the salt content of their products and by advocating for government policies on salt reduction. WASH membership has grown to 368 individuals from 80 countries./../
Publications developed by the World Hypertension League to support local World Hypertension Day activities around the world can be downloaded at no charge at www.worldhypertensionleague.org/pages/WHD.aspx.
Juan Ramos
Program Coordinator, ProCor
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