Universal salt iodization and sodium intake reduction: compatible, cost-effective strategies of great public health benefit
22 August 2022
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Overview
This brief outlines why and how policies for USI to eliminate IDD and the reduction of dietary sodium intake to prevent and control raised blood pressure – and, in turn, the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) – are compatible and cost-effective. It calls upon policymakers, academics and programme managers to bring together the salt fortification and sodium reduction communities to develop and implement double-duty sodium-related policies and actions, which have the potential to deliver significant public health benefit.