The WHO/Europe released a report called “Action on salt and hypertension”.

❖ They warned to reduce salt intake and improve detection and control of hypertension to protect people’s health.

❖ People should eat less than 5 grams of salt (equal to less than 2 grams of sodium) every day to lower the health risks.

❖ Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the predominant cause of disability and premature death in the European Region.

❖ It is causing over 42.5% of all deaths annually, this equals to 10, 000 deaths every day