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WHY SALT-FREE
- A diet high in salt can cause high blood pressure.
- High blood pressure is the leading contributor to deaths worldwide, nearly 11 million deaths annually.
- High blood pressure affects 12.5 million people in England, more than 1 in 4 adults.
- The recommended daily salt intake for adults is less than 6 grams of salt per day (thats 1 teaspoon).
- In the UK high blood pressure is more common among black Afro/Caribbean people than any other ethnic group.
- Action on Salt published studies providing evidence to support salt reduction as a key public health strategy to lower blood pressure & reduce the risk of strokes and heart disease in the UK.
