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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Nutrition Interventions

Background:

  • High salt intake is linked to hypertension, a major cardiovascular disease risk factor.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends salt reduction through food reformulation, consumer awareness, and environmental changes.
  • This review focuses on salt reduction interventions evaluated in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize findings from salt reduction interventions implemented and evaluated in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • To assess the effectiveness of different intervention strategies in reducing salt intake and improving health outcomes in the SSA region.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of MEDLINE and Google Scholar databases was conducted.
  • Studies evaluating salt reduction interventions in SSA were identified, screened, and assessed for quality.
  • A narrative synthesis of findings from included studies was performed.

Main Results:

  • Seven studies from South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania were included.
  • Interventions included product reformulation, consumer awareness programs, and environmental changes (food discounts).
  • All interventions demonstrated significant improvements in at least one outcome, such as reduced systolic blood pressure or urinary sodium excretion.

Conclusions:

  • Further high-quality research is needed on salt reduction in SSA.
  • Emphasis should be placed on consumer awareness and education, especially in urbanizing populations.
  • Product reformulation and environmental changes hold significant potential for widespread impact across diverse African populations.