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Why India should cut down on its salt intake
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‘An average Indian’s sodium consumption is more than double the physiological
need and dramatically exceeds the World Health Organization’s recommended
daily intake
Workers at a salt pan near Kothapatnam in Prakasam district. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS
The seemingly innocuous act of consuming salt can have dangerous repercussions when taken in
excess. Excessive sodium intake contributes to the rise of hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. The
dangers often lurk undetected, warranting urgent attention and a revaluation of our dietary choices. An
average Indian’s sodium consumption is more than double the physiological need and dramatically
exceeds the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended daily intake of