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Kidney International

Volume 80, Issue 7, 1 October 2011, Pages 696-698
Kidney International

Commentary
Does reducing salt intake increase cardiovascular mortality?

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Overwhelming evidence shows that reducing salt intake from 9–12 to 5–6 g/d lowers blood pressure, thereby preventing cardiovascular disease. A recent paper claims that lower salt intake is associated with higher cardiovascular mortality despite lower blood pressure. The study is flawed and cannot refute the evidence for the benefits of salt reduction. The WHO recommends salt reduction as crucial in tackling the global non-communicable-disease crisis. A reduction in population salt intake remains a public-health priority.

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This publication does not necessarily represent the decisions or the stated policy of the WHO (World Health Organization), and the designations employed and the presentation of material do not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the WHO. All the authors declared no competing interests.