Estimating the health and economic effects of the voluntary sodium reduction targets in Brazil: microsimulation analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excessive sodium consumption is one of the leading dietary risk factors for non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), mediated by high blood pressure. Brazil has implemented voluntary sodium reduction targets with food industries since 2011. This study aimed to analyse the potential health and economic impact of these sodium reduction targets in Brazil from 2013 to 2032.

Methods

We developed a microsimulation of a close-to-reality synthetic population (IMPACT_NCD-BR) to evaluate the potential health benefits of setting voluntary upper limits for sodium content as part of the Brazilian government strategy. The model estimates CVD deaths and cases prevented or postponed, and disease treatment costs. Model inputs were informed by th

SUBMITTER: Nilson EAF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8479920 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature