We support WHO Member States to reduce population salt intake
We have a remit to support WHO Member States achieve the global target of a 30% relative reduction in mean population salt intake by 2025, as part of a set of 9 global targets to reduce non-communicable diseases.
Research
Strengthen the evidence base and build local research capacity
Advocacy
Advocate for governments to prioritise food policies that improve the health of the population
Country Support
Support countries to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate salt reduction programmes and facilitate stakeholder engagement and dissemination of information
Hold the salt
intake is 10g - double the recommended maximum
limit of 5g
Over 3 million deaths
Almost $1.2 Billion Saved Globally
96 National Strategies
Reducing Population Salt is High Priority
Around the world, we are eating on average 10 grams of salt per day, which is double the recommended maximum limit, and it is contributing to the leading cause of death: cardiovascular diseases (including heart attack and stroke).
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