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      Infographics on salt reduction

      Infographic on salt reduction

      Salt intake of less than 5 grams per day for adults helps to reduce blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and coronary heart attack. The principal benefit of lowering salt intake is a corresponding reduction in high blood pressure.

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      Reducing salt intake will save 2,5 million lives every year
      Reducing salt intake will give better chance at longer, healthy life
      Reducing salt intake means less death, disability and heart disease
      Reducing salt intake cuts risk of heart disease
      Reducing salt intake can start with limiting processed and ready-made food
      Reducing salt intake can start with choosing products with less sodium

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