Journal article
Estimating Canadian sodium intakes and the health impact of meeting national and WHO recommended sodium intake levels: A macrosimulation modelling study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the second leading cause of total deaths in Canada. High blood pressure is the main metabolic risk factor for developing CVDs. It has been well established that excess consumption of sodium adversely affects blood pressure. Canadians' mean sodium intakes are well above recommended levels. Reducing dietary sodium intake through food reformulation has been identified as a cost-effective intervention, …
Authors
Flexner N; Christoforou AK; Bernstein JT; Ng AP; Yang Y; Nilson EAF; Labonté M-È; L’Abbe MR
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 18, No. 5,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0284733
ISSN
1932-6203