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Laatikainen et  al. [1] summarized the association between sodium intake and blood pressure in Finland in the past 4 decades for the purpose of preventing hypertension. By conducting the salt intake reduction intervention in late 1970s, remarkable improvements have been observed both in blood pressure levels and in treatment and control of hypertension. Namely, the mean systolic blood pressure among 30- to 59-year-old men and women has decreased from 149 mm Hg to 135 mm Hg and from 153 mm Hg to 129 mm Hg, respectively.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - October 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tomoyuki Kawada Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research