Effect of salt reduction interventions in lowering blood pressure in Chinese populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale and objective

Salt reduction remains a global challenge and different salt reduction strategies have been studied in China. This study is to systematically evaluate evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCT) in China and inform the effective salt reduction strategies.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Wanfang Data and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases through October 2019.

Eligibility criteria

RCTs conducted in China with at least 4 weeks' duration of study and blood pressure (BP) reported.

Data extraction and synthesis

Data were screened, extracted and appraised by two independent reviewers. The quality of study was assessed using

SUBMITTER: Jin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7044858 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature