Abstract:Sodium is an essential nutrient and salt is the major source of sodium in the diet. In many high-income countries (HIC), dietary salt comes primarily from processed food rather than an addition to food in the home. Although intakes of 'processed food' are increasing in low and middle income countries (LMIC) like The Gambia, they are still low compared to many HIC, and high salt intake is not yet prioritised as a major health issue in many LMICs. Whilst the use of local and commercially produced salt is traditi… Show more
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