Salt Intake Among the Iranian Population and Public Attitudes Toward Salt Consumption: National and Subnational Report From STEPS 2021.

ABSTRACT: High salt intake is a significant risk factor for non-communicable diseases globally. This study aimed to assess salt intake and attitude to salt consumption in Iran in 2021 using STEPS data. Data were analyzed from a population-based survey with a nationally and sub-nationally representative sample of Iranian adults. A systematic cluster sampling approach was employed. In total, 17,910 participants were included in the salt intake analyses, and 27,838 participants were included in the attitude and practice analyses. Spot urine samples were collected to estimate 24-h urine sodium and daily sodium intake. Participants also completed questionnaires, and anthropometric and physical measurements were taken. The mean daily salt intake in Iran in 2021 was 9.71 g/day, with 97.98% of participants

SUBMITTER: Nosratinia N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750446 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature