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Effective and Scalable Interventions to Reduce Sodium Intake: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
High-sodium intake is a main risk factor for increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Reducing sodium intake at the population level is one of the most cost-ef...
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Open AccessModelling the impact of sodium intake on cardiovascular disease mortality in Mexico
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent the main cause of death in Mexico, while high blood pressure is suffered by about half of the adult population. Sodium intake is one of the main risk factors for these d...
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Open AccessDevelopment and application of the TFA macrosimulation model: a case study of modelling the impact of trans fatty acid (TFA) elimination policies in Brazil
The consumption of trans-fatty acids (TFA) is directly associated with cardiovascular disease risk and is responsible for a significant health burden globally. The policy strategies for reducing TFA include li...
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Open AccessEstimating the health and economic effects of the voluntary sodium reduction targets in Brazil: microsimulation analysis
Excessive sodium consumption is one of the leading dietary risk factors for non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), mediated by high blood pressure. Brazil has implemented voluntary ...
