MANDATING stricter sodium limits in Australian packaged foods, in line with WHO targets, could prevent 40,000 cardiovascular events and 3,000 deaths over a decade, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.
Led by researchers at The George Institute for Global Health, the study suggests enforcing WHO's sodium targets could also prevent 32,000 new cases of kidney disease and save A$3.25 billion in healthcare costs.
Current voluntary sodium benchmarks in Australia fall short, with most Australians consuming nearly double WHO's recommended intake.
The George Institute's Prof Jason Wu said adopting WHO's benchmarks would benefit public health and the healthcare system.
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