Estimated Benefits and Risks of Using a Reduced-Sodium, Potassium-Enriched Salt Substitute in India: A Modeling Study.

Matti Marklund Fikru TulluSudhir Raj ThoutJie Yu Tammy M Brady Lawrence J Appel Bruce C Neal Jason H Y Wu Rachita Gupta

Published in: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) (2022)

Modeling nationwide salt substitution in India consistently estimated substantial net benefits, preventing around 8% to 14% of annual cardiovascular deaths. Even allowing for potential hyperkalemia risks there were net benefits estimated for individuals with chronic kidney disease.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
human health
end stage renal disease
risk assessment
climate change