National and sub-national trends of salt intake in Iranians from 2000 to 2016: a systematic analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One fifth of the global burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2017 was attributable to excessive salt intake. As a member of the World Health Organization (WHO), Iran has committed itself to a 30% reduction in salt intake by 2025. Evidence on the amount and trend of salt intake among the Iranian population at national and sub-national levels is scarce. This study aimed to estimate the Iranian population's salt intake during 2000-2016 at the national and sub-national levels, by sex and age groups.

Methods

Data on national and sub-national mean salt intake was obtained through systematically searching the literature and contacting the research studies' principal investigators. Data collected through various methods were harmonized using the cross-walk method.

SUBMITTER: Gholami A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9006553 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature