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Hypertension and CVD are important public health problems in Mexico linked to high sodium intake, and the Mexican population consumes sodium above recommended amounts.
This policy brief highlights the high sodium consumption in Mexico and recommends public health interventions to reduce intake and improve cardiovascular health.
High sodium intake in Mexico warrants targeted public health interventions; leaves open optimal strategies to reduce HTN and CVD burden.
Hypertension (HTN) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are important public health problems in Mexico. High sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and increased risk of developing CVD. International organizations suggest consuming <2 g of sodium/day; however, the Mexican population consumes amounts above what is recommended: 3.1 g/day. Although efforts have been made to mitigate this problem, interventions are needed to improve cardiovascular health. This policy brief offers a short review of the current sodium consumption situation in Mexico and the importance of why decision makers should consider actions to reduce consumption. Recommendations to reduce sodium/salt intake include: Reformulation of ultra-processed-foods, promote the use warning labels, communication campaign, reduce the use of table salt, and monitor sodium intake.
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