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Title of the article
Projected effect of dietary salt reductions on future cardiovascular disease.
Authors

Bibbins-Domingo K, Chertow GM, Coxson PG, Moran A, Lightwood JM, Pletcher MJ, Goldman L.

Journal

N Engl J Med. 2010 Feb 18;362(7):590-9. Epub 2010 Jan 20.

Subject Consultant
F. Mallamaci
Score (1 to 3 stars)
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Comments
Modest reductions(by 3 g per day) in dietary salt could substantially reduce cardiovascular events and medical costs and should be a public health target.