[Deepening the Action on Salt Reduction in China-suggestions on strategy and implementation plan]

Area of Science:

• Public Health Nutrition
• Dietary Risk Assessment

Context:

• Excessive sodium intake is the primary dietary risk factor for disease burden in China.
• Adult salt consumption (11 g/d) significantly exceeds the recommended 5 g/d limit, hindering the 'Healthy China 2030' goal.
• Existing salt reduction policies show deficiencies in coordinated promotion and implementation.

Purpose:

• To propose a comprehensive set of strategies (CHRPS) for deepening salt reduction actions in China.
• To provide key implementation points for effective salt reduction initiatives.
• To offer a scientific reference for government and organizations to accelerate salt reduction efforts.

Summary:

• The study developed the Comprehensive Health Reduction Promotion Strategies (CHRPS), integrating communication, education, home cooking, restaurant, pre-packaged food, and surveillance components.
• CHRPS is informed by dietary sodium sources, public knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding salt reduction, intervention evidence, and international best practices.
• The proposed strategies address deficiencies in current policies and aim for coordinated, effective salt reduction implementation.

Impact:

• Facilitate the earlier achievement of China's national salt reduction target of 20% by 2030.
• Provide a robust framework for policymakers and organizations to implement evidence-based salt reduction interventions.
• Contribute to reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases associated with high sodium intake in the Chinese population.