The Nigerian Health Minister Advises People Not To Consume Too Much Salt And States Its Consequences.
Nigerians have been advised not to consume excessive amounts of salt and sodium by Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, since this may lead to hypertension and other cardiac conditions.
Pate announced that the Federal Government would raise public awareness of the risks associated with consuming excessive amounts of salt, on behalf of the ministry's Permanent Secretary, Ms. Daju Kachollom.
According to the minister, Nigeria's high rate of excessive sodium consumption is responsible for at least 10% of deaths from cardiovascular disease.
He stated that estimates of the typical daily intake of dietary salt and sodium among adult Nigerians varied, with the former ranging from 5.8 to 25 grams per day and the latter from 2.3 to 10 grams.
According to Pate, this amount was much greater than the 2 grams of sodium and 5 grams of salt per day recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Reducing sodium consumption, according to him, is essential for blood pressure control, which lowers the risk of cardiovascular illnesses and helps prevent hypertension.
According to Pate, this amount was much greater than the 2 grams of sodium and 5 grams of salt per day recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Reducing sodium consumption, according to him, is essential for blood pressure control, which lowers the risk of cardiovascular illnesses and helps prevent hypertension.
He claims that salt is a diet's hidden enemy and that it adds to the burden of the many people who suffer from cardiovascular ailments.
He declared: “Nigeria is not immune to the global epidemic of hypertension and heart diseases.
He declared: “Nigeria is not immune to the global epidemic of hypertension and heart diseases.
“The choices we make at our dining tables, the ingredients we stir into our pots; and the snacks we consume at a moments of leisure; all contribute to the silent escalation of health risks, associated with high salt intake.”
According to Pate, who cited a WHO report, eating salt has a significant impact on death rates due to high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes, accounting for 17.9 million deaths.
He added, putting methods in place to reduce sodium intake might save a lot of money on healthcare and avoid the need for expensive medical treatments for conditions brought on by a high salt diet.
He added, putting methods in place to reduce sodium intake might save a lot of money on healthcare and avoid the need for expensive medical treatments for conditions brought on by a high salt diet.
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