Controversies in epidemiology and policy: salt reduction and prevention of heart disease.
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For over 25 years, a scientific debate has raged about the import and impact of dietary salt consumption on hypertension and heart disease. Now, most major professional scientific organizations agree that 1) the American diet contains excessive amounts of salt (sodium), and 2) high levels of sodium consumption in a population lead to hypertension, heart attacks, and strokes. Yet, there has been no policy action. What is the evidence? What are the policy options? What is the role of the epidemiology community in promoting policies that advance public health?
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of epidemiology
دوره 19 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009