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Researchers Predict Major Drop In Hypertension Rates With Sodium Reduction Guidelines

by Henry Tyohemba
3 months ago
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The National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction, a policy document aimed at curbing excessive salt consumption and reducing the prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria, was launched recently in Abuja.

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The guidelines, unveiled by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziak Adekunle Salako, who was represented by the Director of the Food and Drug Services Department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Olubunmi Aribeana, outlined several key strategies.

This include nationwide public awareness campaigns to educate Nigerians on the dangers of high sodium intake and the benefits of a low-sodium diet.

Other strategies included the introduction of a regulatory framework mandating stringent controls on the sodium content in processed and packaged foods, collaboration with the food industry to reformulate products and lower sodium levels, and the establishment of a robust monitoring and evaluation system to track sodium intake across different demographics and regions.

At the community level, the guidelines also promote interventions led by local leaders and nutrition education programmes to encourage healthier eating habits.

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The guidelines have been meticulously developed through the collaborative and extensive study from the Nigeria Sodium Study, an ongoing project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The study, led by the University of Abuja through its Cardiovascular Research Centre, was conducted in collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis, Northwestern University in Chicago, and The George Institute for Global Health at the University of New South Wales, Australia.

Professor Dike Ojji, lead investigator at the Cardiovascular Research Centre in the Department of Internal Medicine and the principal investigator of the Nigeria Sodium Study, said the project provided the necessary evidence to develop and implement effective sodium reduction strategies.

“The Nigeria Sodium Study provided critical insights into sodium consumption patterns across different population groups and regions. It included a retail survey that examined sodium content in packaged foods to establish regulatory standards, a comprehensive dietary sodium intake assessment, and stakeholder interviews aimed at tailoring policies to Nigeria’s unique dietary practices and health landscape,” he explained.

The Professor of Medicine and Preventive Cardiology further noted, “Our collaboration with various stakeholders enhances our capacity to address one of the critical public health challenges in Nigeria; and we feel that when fully implemented, the National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction that has been launched by the government will help drive down the burden of hypertension in Nigeria.”

While stressing the importance of the study, co-principal investigator Professor Mark Huffman from Washington University described it as a model for other countries facing comparable public health challenges.

“Reducing sodium intake is a key strategy in improving heart health and preventing deaths from cardiovascular diseases. The collaborative efforts between our institutions demonstrate the power of international partnerships in solving global health,” Huffman said.

For his part, Professor Bruce Neal from The George Institute for Global Health and co-investigator remarked, “We are proud to be part of a study that sets a precedent for other countries facing similar health challenges. The findings and resulting guidelines offer a roadmap for sodium reduction interventions worldwide.”

The launch of Nigeria’s Sodium Reduction Guidelines represents a landmark achievement in public health.

It also heralds a future where healthier dietary habits can profoundly impact the nation’s health outcomes, ultimately saving lives and improving the quality of life for millions of Nigerians.


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