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Research agenda to support sodium reduction in Canada
Philip M Sherman1, Mary-Jo Makarchuk, Paul Belanger
1Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor, 4809A, Ottawa, ON K1A 0W9, Canada.
Abstract:
The Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada includes an identification of priority areas for future research, based on a workshop convened by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and partners. A strong portfolio of research is essential to addressing current developments and controversies raised in relation to the health outcomes associated with dietary sodium. CIHR aims to provide leadership in working together with other funders and partners to catalyze a broad range of sodium research.
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