Hypertension is a public health problem that contributes significantly to the non-communicable disease burden. A review of the epidemiological literature demonstrates that the relationship between salt and hypertension is unequivocal. The Department of Health has reported some success promoting awareness of the need to reduce salt consumption, but more work needs to be done in this area.
Nursing Standard. 27, 18, 45-47. doi: 10.7748/ns2013.01.27.18.45.c9487
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Accepted: 28 September 2012
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