date:Mar 10, 2023
isease globally, and excessive sodium intake is one of the main culprits, adds Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The main source of sodium is table salt (sodium chloride), but it is also contained in other condiments, such as sodium glutamate.
The global average salt intake is estimated to be 10.8 g per day, more than double the WHO recommendation of less than 5 g of salt per day (one teaspoon).
This important report demonstrates that countries must work urgently to implement ambitious, mandatory, gover