Problem
Excessive consumption of salt
Other Names:
Eating too much sodium Nature:
The American government recommends that people reduce their salt intake by one third to 6 grams a day. Salt consumption levels per capita have been constant for the last century.
Incidence:
As an indication, the market for salt in the UK in 1986 was £19 million.
Broader Problems:
Excessive consumption of specific foodstuffs Related Problems:
Ignorance of health and hygieneUnconsolidated medical research Aggravates:
Hypertension Reduced By:
Low salt dietSubject(s):
Amenities → ConsumptionFundamental Sciences → Inorganic chemical compounds
Fundamental Sciences → Metallic elements and alloys
Health Care → Nutrition
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST