Health & Environment
Tamil Nadu Announces Multi-Pronged Mission to Reduce Salt Intake
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THE BRIEF
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Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj announced a statewide mission to reduce salt consumption to improve cardiovascular health and address hypertension.
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ICMR surveys show average daily salt intake in India is 8.9 grams for men and 7.1 grams for women, exceeding the WHO recommendation of under 5 grams per day.
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The state plans to conduct a statewide urine sample survey, lower sodium in government-run kitchens, evaluate potassium salt substitutes, and expand community health counseling.