Application of Mobile Health Technologies Aimed at Salt Reduction: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High salt consumption has contributed to the rise of noncommunicable diseases around the world. The application of mobile health (mHealth) technologies has witnessed rapid growth in recent years. However, evidence to support mHealth interventions to confront the challenge of salt reduction has not yet been critically reviewed.

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify, characterize, and evaluate mHealth interventions aimed at salt reduction across the world.

Methods

A systematic search of studies in English or Chinese language published from January 1, 1992 to July 31, 2017 was conducted using 4 English databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Global Health, and Cochrane) and 3 Chinese databases (Wanfang, China Science and Technology Journal, and China National Kn

SUBMITTER: Ali SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6492062 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature