Why the study?
Does dietary salt reduction reduce blood pressure?
Population
Individuals in communities and trials of dietary salt reduction
Comparison
Dietary salt reduction vs Higher salt intake
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports predictable BP reductions with salt restriction; leaves open confirmation of mortality benefits in prospective trials.
Does dietary salt reduction reduce blood pressure?
Dietary salt reduction is associated with predictable and significant decreases in blood pressure, which could lead to large reductions in mortality.
Law et al. (1991) studied this question.
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