Salt Reduction Lowers Blood Pressure in Children - 2006 (Archived)
30 October 2006
New research proves salt reduction lowers blood pressure in children - massive population health gains possible
The first ever meta-analysis of salt reduction studies in children, published in the November edition of the prestigious medical journal Hypertension, demonstrates that reducing children's salt intake by half results in immediate falls in blood pressure, which in turn could lead to major reductions in the risk of developing stroke, heart attacks and heart failure later in life.
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Article - Importance of salt in determining blood pressure in children: meta-analysis of controlled trials (2006). Feng J. He, Graham A. MacGregor. Hypertension 48 : 861-869.
Hypertension editorial commentary: Salt reduction for preventing hypertension and cardiovascular disease - a population approach should intake should include children (2006). Jeffrey A. Cutler, Edward J. Roccella. Hypertension 48 : 818-819.
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Please note that the survery was carried out between October and December 2006. Products are constantly reforumlated therefore please contact the companies direct for up-to-date salt content.