Effect of Salt Reduction Interventions in Lowering Blood Pressure and Salt Intake in Zhejiang Province, China, 2017-2021: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Addressing high-salt diets in China through interventions can significantly reduce blood pressure (BP) and the associated health risks.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive salt reduction intervention implemented across counties in Zhejiang Province, focusing on system establishment, extensive publicity, and targeted population interventions.

Methods

The Salt Reduction and Hypertension Prevention Project was initiated in Zhejiang Province. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted before the intervention and after. The research commenced in 2017 with a baseline survey involving 7512 participants from five counties. Four counties were randomly selected for the intervention, implementing a multifaceted salt reduction strateg

SUBMITTER: Du X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11901917 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature