Sodium intake in a cross-sectional, representative sample of New York City adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We estimated sodium intake, which is associated with elevated blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and assessed its association with related variables among New York City adults.

Methods

In 2010 we conducted a cross-sectional, population-based survey of 1656 adults, the Heart Follow-Up Study, that collected self-reported health information, measured blood pressure, and obtained sodium, potassium, and creatinine values from 24-hour urine collections.

Results

Mean daily sodium intake was 3239 milligrams per day; 81% of participants exceeded their recommended limit. Sodium intake was higher in non-Hispanic Blacks (3477 mg/d) and Hispanics (3395 mg/d) than in non-Hispanic Whites (3066 mg/d; both P < .05). Higher sodium intake was asso

SUBMITTER: Angell SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4232161 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature