Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Sodium"
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Monitoring the reduction of sodium content of selected food items using label information in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Background Hypertension is a growing concern, not only in South Africa, but worldwide. Sodium (salt) intake has been proven to have a major effect on the development of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. It will ... -
Relationship of salt usage behaviours and urinary sodium excretion in normotensive South African adults
(2015)Background: Dietary salt intake in the South African population exceeds the physiological need. Excessive salt intake is associated with elevated blood pressure levels which may lead to hypertension and cardiovascular ... -
Sodium intake in South Africa : an analysis of food supply, 24-hour excretion and blood pressure in a tri-ethnic population
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Introduction: Currently, 1.13 billion people in the world have increased blood pressure. Low and middle income countries, including South Africa, contribute significantly to this number. The burden caused by hypertension ...
